When an employee leaves a job, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, employers must properly handle the employee’s final pay. Unlike some states, New York does not require employers to hand a departing employee a final paycheck immediately. But employers cannot simply hold earned wages until all outstanding issues with the employee have been resolved. Questions can … Read more
Some New York employers will need to add naloxone to their workplace safety preparations. New Labor Law § 27-f, effective December 12, 2026, requires covered employers to have an opioid antagonist available for first aid or emergency treatment in the workplace. The New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL) has proposed regulations explaining how employers … Read more
Employers commonly ask employees to sign an acknowledgment when they receive an employee handbook or a new workplace policy. Usually, this is routine. But occasionally an employee refuses to sign. What should the employer do? The answer starts with an important distinction: Is the employee merely acknowledging receipt of the policy, or is the employer … Read more