Beginning in October 2025, New York will substantially increase the maximum weekly unemployment benefit. It will jump from $504 to $869. The elimination of the state’s long-standing federal debt from the unemployment insurance trust fund made the move possible. With the debt finally repaid, benefit levels that had been frozen for more than a decade … Read more
On September 14, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed amendments to Section 590 of the New York Labor Law. That statute will now require employers to provide specific notifications to employees regarding their potential eligibility for unemployment benefits. While the new unemployment notice requirements aim to enhance transparency for employees, they also underscore the … Read more
On June 15, 2023, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “Employment Terminations in New York”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: At-Will Employment Notice & Procedures Unemployment Claims Severance Pay and much more! At-will employment … Read more