While federal employment laws set nationwide standards, state and local laws often go well beyond – not only creating additional compliance obligations but also a patchwork of workplace.
It was a busy and high-profile week for the Department of Labor (“DOL”) and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), both of which issued new rules that require employers to thoroughly.
Employers in the Empire State may need to review and revise their budgets in light of recently finalized minimum wage hikes. As part of the New York State budget legislation enacted on.
Employers are required to provide accommodations for medical or religious reasons and should develop a procedure for processing requests for accommodation. The New York City Commission on Human Rights has provided guidance on accommodations available here.