On November 12, 2020, I presented a complimentary webinar called “New York Paid Sick Leave”. 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: Accrual, Use, and Payout Notice Requirements Overlap with Other Laws Recordkeeping Policy Considerations Beginning … Read more
For the first time in over 50 years, the U.S. Department of Labor updated its interpretation of “regular rate of pay” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new DOL rule takes effective January 15, 2020. The changes address new, more complicated perks and benefits. These include wellness plans, fitness classes, nutrition classes, and … Read more
In addition to satisfying minimum wage and overtime requirements, employers are generally expected to pay employees all of the compensation they earn. In New York, businesses cannot withhold money from their employees’ wages unless expressly allowed by law. These New York wage deduction rules apply to all private employers, but not governmental entities such as … Read more