by Lisa Coppola | Jan 17, 2019 | Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Uncategorized
This week, the New York State Senate passed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) (S.1047). The Assembly long had passed GENDA. It is expected to reach the governor’s desk soon. Once signed into law by the governor (who has expressed his public...
by Lisa Coppola | Jan 2, 2019 | Business, Employment
There are new rules afoot in New York State. With the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019 come new minimum wage requirements. Effective December 31st, the minimum wage increased to $11.10 per hour in upstate areas like Erie, Monroe, and Niagara Counties. This is...
by Lisa Coppola | Dec 19, 2018 | Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Uncategorized
New York’s Paid Family Leave Law (“PFL”) became effective January 1, 2018, but as PFL is phased in over the next few years there will be changes in the law. Some of these changes are effective January 1, 2019. Here’s what you need to know. Wage...
by Lisa Coppola | Dec 16, 2018 | Business, Employment, Entrepreneurship
New York’s Labor Law doesn’t require employers to pay for time that’s not worked. Of course in an organized (union) setting, compensation is set by contract. But absent a contract, an employer may construct any policy that makes sense. That said,...
by Lisa Coppola | Nov 27, 2018 | Business, Employment
With the holidays upon us, many employers are hiring extra help for the season. If your plans include hiring on-call employees, you’re probably wondering about New York’s requirements. This time last year, the New York State Department of Labor proposed several...
by Lisa Coppola | Nov 21, 2018 | Business, Employment
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) is a federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees because of their age. How it applies to public employers is a bit complex, so let’s break it down. The ADEA defines employer as a...
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