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Dec 5, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Bryn Goodman |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
The New York Department of Labor (NYDOL) recently added a frequently asked questions (FAQs) section to its prenatal leave webpage, providing additional insight into the department’s interpretation of a new state law that takes effect January 1, 2025. While the FAQs do not have the force of law, they still offer valuable information.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Glenn Grindlinger
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas recently vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) regulations issued in April 2024 that increase the salary threshold necessary to satisfy the Executive, Administrative and Professional (EAP) exemptions to overtime through its decision and order in Texas v. U.S. Department of Labor. The District Court determined on Nov.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Devin Cohen |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
As we approach the start of a new year, New York employers should prepare for several wage-related adjustments that will take place on Jan. 1, 2025. Along with an increase to the state’s hourly minimum wage rates, there are scheduled changes to the tip credit, meal credit, uninform allowance and salary exemption thresholds. It is critical that employers plan ahead for these upcoming changes.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Devin Cohen |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
The New York City Council passed on Oct. 23, 2024 the Safe Hotels Act, which seeks to establish a licensing program for New York City hotels. Mayor Eric Adams is expected to sign this legislation into law.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Devin Cohen |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit recently vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) latest provisions of its Tip Regulations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, colloquially known as the 80/20/30 Rule through its decision and order in Restaurant Law Center et al. v. U.S. Department of Labor.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Glenn Grindlinger
A federal court in Texas has determined the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule prohibiting most noncompete agreements is unlawful, meaning that for now, employers in jurisdictions that permit such agreements can continue to enter into and enforce them with their employees. In its Aug. 20, 2024 ruling, the court entered a final judgment invalidating the final rule, directing the FTC not to enforce it and otherwise prohibiting the rule from taking effect.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Devin Cohen |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
Lawmakers recently approved the 2024-2025 New York State budget, revising a number of laws that employers must be mindful of to ensure compliance. Specifically, these changes include: (1) the implementation of prenatal leave for pregnant employees; (2) paid nursing breaks; and (3) the expiration of COVID-19 paid sick leave. In January 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed implementing paid prenatal leave for pregnant employees.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Glenn Grindlinger
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final regulations on April 23, 2024 that increase the salary threshold level necessary to exempt certain employees from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. By January 1, 2025, the regulations increase the salary threshold by over $23,000 from the current amount of $35,568 per year ($684 per week) to $58,656 per year ($1,128 per week).
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Jan 19, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Devin Cohen |Glenn Grindlinger
New York’s Appellate Division, Second Department, created a split among the state’s appellate courts on whether individuals have a private right of action to recover damages for violations of the frequency of payments provision of New York Labor Law (NYLL). In Grant v. Global Aircraft Dispatch, Inc., the Second Department held that individuals could not bring an action to recover damages for violations of NYLL § 191 affirmatively disagreeing with the First Department’s 2019 decision in Vega v.
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Nov 28, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Devin Cohen |Glenn Grindlinger |Carolyn Richmond
New York State recently enacted further restrictions limiting language that can be contained in employment-related release agreements (including severance, separation, and settlement agreements).
