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March 2, 2018
New York City Employers Must Grant Temporary Work Schedule Changes Beginning July 18
Starting on July 18, 2018, New York City employers will be required to provide temporary schedule changes to employees for a “personal event.”
Int. 1399-A became law on January 19, 2018, after Mayor Bill de Blasio failed to sign or veto the bill.
February 2, 2018
New York Legislators Introduce Bills on Workplace Sexual Harassment, Retaliatory Action
Preventing sexual harassment in the workplace and clarifying the definition of retaliatory action are the topics of two bills introduced on the first day of New York’s 2018 legislative session.
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
A bill introduced by Senator Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) would amend the Labor Law to require the Department of Labor to create a “strong model management policy” defining and prohibiting sexual harassment in the workplace, as well as a model training program to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
January 26, 2018
New York Rings in New Year with Wage & Hour Presents: A Preview of Upcoming Changes
While the federal minimum wage for non-exempt employees has remained unchanged at $7.25 per hour since 2009, and the federal salary level for exempt employees has been stymied in litigation and rulemaking since 2014, New York State has forged ahead on the wage and hour front for 2018. The state has increased the minimum wage for non-exempt employees and the salary level for exempt employees, modified tip credit amounts available to tipped employees, and imposed other changes to wage credits.
January 23, 2018
New York City Council Passes Bill Requiring Employers to Engage Employees in Accommodations Dialogue
The New York City Council has passed a bill requiring entities covered by the New York City Human Rights Law (HRL) to engage in cooperative dialogue with individuals who may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Law. Passed on December 19, 2017, Int. 804-A applies to employers, providers of public accommodations, and providers of housing accommodations.
The Mayor is expected to sign Int. 804-A into law.
January 5, 2018
New York City Employers Must Grant Temporary Work Schedule Changes under Bill Passed by City Council
The New York City Council has passed a bill to protect employees in the City who seek temporary changes to their work schedules for a “personal event.” The bill also protects employees from employer retaliation for making certain other schedule change requests.
December 19, 2017
New York City Issues Final Regulations, Notices, Forms, FAQs for Fast Food, Retail Workers Scheduling Law
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) on November 27, 2017, announced in a press release that the Fair Workweek Law applicable to fast food and retail employers became effective on November 26. The Law is intended to reform scheduling practices for fast food and retail workers in the City. The DCA also issued the related required employee notices, overviews, Frequently-Asked-Questions, and complaint forms on the same day. The Final Rules were published on November 28.
December 12, 2017
New York Department of Labor Proposes Scheduling Regulations
Big changes may be in store for employers in New York who require employees to be “on call” or who are accustomed to making quick changes to employee schedules, including canceling shifts when customer or client demand changes.
November 30, 2017
New York City Issues Proposed Rules for Fast Food, Retail Workers Scheduling Law
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has issued proposed rules for the implementation of the Fair Workweek Law in an attempt to clarify and assist employers with compliance. The Law is intended to reform scheduling practices for fast food and retail workers in the City and took effect on November 26, 2017.
November 20, 2017
Mayor Signs Law Adding Safe Time to NYC Earned Sick Time
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Intro 1313-A into law, requiring employers to provide paid time off for hours taken in connection with family offense matters, sexual offenses, stalking, and human trafficking, grouped collectively as “Safe Time.”
November 6, 2017
New York City Council Expands Earned Sick Time Law to Include Safe Time
New York City’s Earned Sick Time Act (also known as the Paid Sick Leave Law) will require employers to allow employees to use paid time off for “Safe Time” under an amendment (Int. 1313-A) passed by the New York City Council on October 17, 2017. Under the revised law (the “Earned Safe and Sick Time Act”), employers will be required to provide paid time off for hours taken in connection with family offense matters, sexual offenses, stalking, and human trafficking.
