In January 2019, the New York Legislature passed a bill banning employment discrimination based on reproductive health decisions. The bill passed with bipartisan, though not unanimous, support. Governor Cuomo signed the bill into law on November 8, 2019, and it took effect immediately. Rationale for the New Law In December 2018, the New York City … Read more
On November 26, 2019, Julie Bastian and I presented a complimentary webinar called “Employment Law for the Holidays”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, we’re happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, we discuss: Parties without Problems Religious Issues Time, Attendance, and Bonuses Weather-related Concerns … Read more
Do you know the 2020 New York minimum wage? Employers must be ready before the end of the year to meet the new requirements. The 2020 New York minimum wage rates are shaded in blue in the tables below. Note that the changes take effect on the last day of the year, not January 1st. … Read more