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Dec2015

New York State Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect

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Many New York employees will be seeing more money in their paychecks, thanks to new state legislation. The minimum wage was increased from $8.75 per hour to $9.00 per hour, as of December 31, 2015. This change now brings the New York minimum pay rate to an amount that is ... Read More
December 30, 2015Philip Gordon

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Oct2015

New York expands discrimination protection

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October was quite a month on the employment front in New York, as Governor Cuomo signed a number of bills signed expanding discrimination protections within the workplace. Five of the most notable bills include: Sexual harassment now prohibited across the board – Under previous legislation, employers with less than four employees ... Read More
October 23, 2015Philip Gordon

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May2015

New York Releases Regulations Governing Use of Payroll Debit Cards

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New York recently joined the growing number of states that allow employers to pay workers with payroll debit cards. Instead of a paper check or direct deposit into a banking account, wages are placed on a payroll card for the employee to use at his leisure. Prior to this new legislation, ... Read More
May 27, 2015Philip Gordon

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May2015

New York City banning use of credit history in employment decisions

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Many employers consider credit ratings of potential employees when making hiring decisions, as well as decisions concerning promotion and pay rates.  This practice often results in discrimination against lower income and minority applicants. The Stop Credit Discrimination in Employment Act bans the use of credit histories in employment decisions regarding ... Read More
May 18, 2015Philip Gordon

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Apr2014

Understanding New York’s Sick Time Law

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Starting today, the New York City Sick Leave Law states that employees working more than 80 hours per calendar year are entitled to receive sick leave for the care of themselves or family members. The law includes domestic workers, which are individuals who work inside their employer's home caring for children, or ... Read More
April 1, 2014Philip Gordon