New York Employment Law Update: 2026 Brings a Wave of New State and Local Laws for New York Employers
Minimum Wage Rate Increases
Changes to the Exempt Salary Threshold
Certain employees may be exempt from the minimum wage and overtime provisions under applicable law, subject to satisfying job duties and salary requirements.
Increase to the Uniform Allowance
Antiretaliation for Accommodation Requests
Ban on Credit History in Employment Decisions
Trapped at Work Act (S4070)
Expanded Earned Safe and Sick Time Act in NYC
Introduction of 32 Hours of Unpaid Safe and Sick Time
NYC Transparency Pay-Data Reporting
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