2021 New York Minimum Wage

Do you know the 2021 New York minimum wage? Actually, there are different minimum wages for different parts of the states and different industries. Employers must be ready before the end of the year to meet the new requirements that apply to their employees. The 2021 New York minimum wage rates are shaded in blue … Read more

Reopening Restaurants

Phase 3 of New York’s reopening plan allows restaurants and food service businesses to expand or resume operations. Reopening restaurants encompasses most food service establishments, including food trucks and concessions. In Phase 1, food service businesses could reopen for takeout and delivery only. In Phase 2, restaurants could host diners in open outdoor seating, with … Read more

Tip Credit

On January 22, 2020, the New York Department of Labor issued a proposed rule toward eliminating the tip credit for employees in most industries. The rule change follows a report in which the Commissioner of Labor recommended this approach. Governor Cuomo endorsed the report’s findings on December 31, 2019. The new rule will modify the … Read more