Do you know the 2025 New York minimum wage? Actually, there are different minimum wages for different parts of the state and different industries. Employers must be ready by the end of the year to meet the new requirements that apply to their employees. The 2025 New York minimum wage rates are shaded in blue …
In a move few saw coming, President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that his Secretary of Labor nominee is Republican Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon. Chavez-DeRemer is a politician with a track record of siding with both labor and business interests. Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination has sparked significant attention due to her co-sponsorship of the Protecting the Right …
On October 23, 2024, a new pet leave bill was introduced before the New York City Council. The bill proposes to amend NYC’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) to allow employees to use paid sick time for the care of pets. Below is a summary of the proposal and insights on what employers …
