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 … Read more
For most qualifying purposes, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) permits eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year. However, one form of leave can last for much longer. An employee who qualifies for “military caregiver leave” has a right to up to 26 weeks of leave to provide … Read more
We are now in the third year of New York’s Paid Family Leave Program. It continues to get more costly for employees. But the benefits also get better. Here a primer on New York’s 2021 Paid Family Leave Program. Employee Contributions The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) has announced the maximum employee-contribution rate … Read more