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Dec 12, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Robert Whitman
The most wonderful time of the year often portends many legal hiccups for the unassuming business. And this year is no different. As the holiday season approaches and we turn the calendar to 2025, New York employers should pay attention to several legal and regulatory changes taking effect in 2025 and beyond. Wage & Hour ChangesAs has become an annual tradition, New York employers should keep in mind the scheduled minimum wage increases set to go into effect on January 1, 2025 (and beyond).
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Mar 11, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Nicolas Lussier |Bernie Olshansky |Daniel Small |Robert Whitman
Seyfarth Synopsis: While New York State
failed to pass a non-compete ban last year, a new bill in the New
York City Council would eliminate non-compete agreements entirely,
presenting new challenges and considerations for employers in the
Big Apple.
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Mar 1, 2024 | 
lexblog.com | Nicholas Lussier |Bernard Olshansky |Daniel Small |Robert Whitman
Seyfarth Synopsis: While New York State failed to pass a non-compete ban last year, a new bill in the New York City Council would eliminate non-compete agreements entirely, presenting new challenges and considerations for employers in the Big Apple.
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Jan 9, 2024 | 
lexblog.com | Bernard Olshansky |Daniel Small |Robert Whitman |James Yu
By Bernard Olshansky, Daniel Small, Robert Whitman, James Yu, and Nicholas De Baun Seyfarth Synopsis: Efforts to prohibit non-compete agreements in New York State are back to square one following Governor Hochul’s veto of an outright ban in late December 2023. As we reported most recently here, New York was set to join a number of states that prohibit non-compete clauses in employment agreements.
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Jan 5, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Bernie Olshansky |Daniel Small |Robert Whitman |James Yu
Seyfarth Synopsis: Efforts to
prohibit non-compete agreements in New York State are back to
square one following Governor Hochul's veto of an outright ban
in late December 2023.
As we reported most recently here, New York was set to join a number of states that prohibit non-compete
clauses in employment agreements.
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Jan 4, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Bernie Olshansky |Daniel Small |Robert Whitman |James Yu
Seyfarth Synopsis: Ever since the
New York State Legislature passed legislation to prohibit
non-compete clauses in employment contracts in June 2023, the bill
has languished awaiting Governor Hochul's signature. To allay
the concerns of a number of constituencies, including the financial
services industry, the State Senate is now considering a revised
version of the non-compete ban, which exempts certain "highly
compensated individuals" and partnership arrangements from its
scope.
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Dec 27, 2023 | 
lexblog.com | Bernard Olshansky |Daniel Small |Robert Whitman |James Yu
Seyfarth Synopsis: Efforts to prohibit non-compete agreements in New York State are back to square one following Governor Hochul’s veto of an outright ban in late December 2023. As we reported most recently here, New York was set to join a number of states that prohibit non-compete clauses in employment agreements.
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Dec 27, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Daniel Small |Robert Whitman
Seyfarth Synopsis: New York State formally adopted regulations increasing the salary thresholds for minimum wage and overtime exemptions for “executive” or “administrative” employee under the New York Labor Law. Employers should review their pay practices to ensure compliance with these changes taking effect January 1, 2024.
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Nov 13, 2023 | 
mondaq.com | Grayson Moronta |Robert Whitman |Daniel Small
Seyfarth Synopsis: Governor Kathy
Hochul has signed a bill amending Section 590 of the New York Labor
Law to require employers to provide employees, upon separation,
with notice of their right to file for unemployment benefits with
the New York Department of Labor (NYDOL). These changes will take
effect on November 13, 2023.
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Nov 8, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Grayson Moronta |Robert Whitman |Daniel Small
Seyfarth Synopsis: Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill amending Section 590 of the New York Labor Law to require employers to provide employees, upon separation, with notice of their right to file for unemployment benefits with the New York Department of Labor (NYDOL). These changes will take effect on November 13, 2023.
