NEW YORK'S NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS IN THE NEW YEAR:

Both the state and the city have enacted numerous new requirements for employers, some of which are related to the COVID-19 pandemic and others which cover a wide range of other topics. Here's a rundown of some of the most important developments for employers to be aware of in order to ensure compliance in 2022.

NEW YORK STATE UPDATES:

–  COVID-19 Sick Leave

–  COVID-19 Vaccination Leave

–  NY HERO Act

–  Whistleblower Law

–  Minimum Wage Increase

–  The No Wage Theft Loophole Act

–   Extortion or Coercion related to Immigration Status

–  Legalization of Cannabis

–  Shared Work Program

–  Electronic Monitoring Notice

–  Paid Family Leave Law Expanded to Allow Care for Siblings

NEW YORK CITY UPDATES:

–  Paid COVID-19 Child Vaccination Leave

–  Vaccine Mandate for Private Employers

–  New York City Biometric Privacy Act

–  New York City Fair Chance Act Amendments

–  Salary Ranges in Job Advertisements

BOTTOM LINE:

As these summaries show, New York's employment laws continue to evolve and change, and they will likely continue to do so in 2022.

For further information, please contact Kevin at kevin@kmckernan.com or 718-317-5007