Effective immediately, New York employers must provide mandatory employee rights notices electronically. Traditionally, employers satisfied their notice posting requirements physically in the workplace, often on bulletin boards or pre-printed posters. According to the Labor Law amendment, electronic notice posting can be accomplished either by email or through the employer’s website. New York Labor Law Section …
The New York Paid Family Leave (PFL) Program provides partial pay for employees who take time off due to covered family situations. In 2023, paid family leave benefits are improving for employees, and their contributions are decreasing. In addition to higher wage replacement, employees will now be able to use PFL to care for siblings …
On November 21, 2022, Governor Hochul signed an amendment to the New York Labor Law to enhance employee protections against retaliation. The amendment adds an express prohibition of retaliation for any lawful absences from work. The amendment takes effect on February 19, 2023. New York Labor Law Section 215 Section 215 of the New York …
