New York Strengthens Wage Laws

In light of recent aggressive enforcement efforts of New York's Labor Laws by both the New York State Attorney General's Office and the New York State Department of Labor ("NYSDOL"), prudent employers should consider the effect of these new enactments on their pay and leave practices and take action to ensure compliance.

15 minute read August 25, 2008 at 02:53 AM
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Elise M. Bloom, Fredric C. Leffler And Thomas A. McKinney
New York Strengthens Wage Laws

Joining other states that have passed a spate of worker-friendly laws, New York has enacted several new and amended labor laws addressing a variety of workplace issues. These new laws, generally, expand employee rights by focusing on the payment of wages, time off, and enforcement.

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