New Yorkers can now take paid family leave to care for a sibling after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a law Monday expanding existing leave policies in the state. New York passed a paid family leave package in 2016 with a plan to phase in, over several years, the percentage of regular wages employees … Read more
The City Council overwhelmingly passed legislation Tuesday that toughens regulations imposed on street vendors and entertainers in Times Square. As pedestrian and tourist traffic increases in the tourist heart of the Big Apple, the City Council granted the green light to a bill that puts limits on street vendors and artists in disguise, accused in … Read more
Food delivery apps will face a permanent cap on the fees they can charge restaurants under a bill passed by the New York City Council on Thursday night, causing Grubhub’s stock to and DoorDash take a nosedive The bill would limit the amount apps can charge restaurants to 15 percent of food orders for delivery … Read more
Councilman Ben Kallos will introduce a bill Thursday that would create a network of high-tech video cameras and microphones to make it easier to catch illegal ATVs and motorcycle drivers in the city, in addition to imposing fines of up to $ 1,575 for a third. infringement. Kallos, who represents parts of the Upper East … Read more
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Thursday that prohibits marriage to those under 18 in New York. “This administration fought hard to successfully end child marriage in New York and I am proud to sign this legislation to strengthen our laws and further protect vulnerable children from exploitation,” said Cuomo. Nalia’s Law, named after a … Read more
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in New York City and the nation, and workers face a wide range of safety and health risks every day. No workplace is the same, and no matter how many years of experience workers may have, they can still face a new set of safety hurdles with … Read more
While most New Yorkers are eager to leave 2020 behind, business owners in much of New York will see their labor costs rise in 2021 despite much of the state going through a sharp economic decline. While many employers are aware of the upcoming minimum wage increase, many may not be aware that the minimum … Read more
A new law, which just came into effect in New York City, prohibits companies from refusing to accept cash payment from their customers. Since November 19, restaurants and companies must accept cash as a form of payment, this in view of the growing trend of accepting only debit or credit card payments through applications. The … Read more
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed S.4336 / A.6163 in August, requiring passengers over the age of 16 to wear a seatbelt when riding in the back seat. The law goes into effect this Sunday, November 1 throughout the state. In the past, state law required passengers over the age of 16 to wear a seatbelt when … Read more
A new state law requires private companies in New York State to provide at least 40 hours of paid sick leave each year to all of their workers, even those who work part-time. The new requirement for paid sick leave, similar to a measure that has been in place since 2014 in New York City, … Read more