Business advocacy groups advise that the New York Legislature and Governor Cuomo have reached agreement on the Legislature’s already-passed legislation repealing the Wage Theft Prevention Act’s annual notice requirement. Indeed, the Legislature’s web site confirms that S.5885-B has been delivered to the Governor. Business groups believe a “chapter amendment” will be forthcoming in
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With WTPA Amendments In Limbo, New York Employers Must Prepare for Another Round of “Those (Annual) Notices”
By Noel P. Tripp on
Posted in New York State
Despite passage in June by both chambers of the New York State Legislature, legislation repealing the 2011 Wage Theft Prevention Act’s “annual wage notice” has yet to take effect. In fact, as of this writing, Governor Cuomo has not been presented with the bill for signature. Because the legislation only takes effect 60 days after…
NYSDOL Update: New Hire Notification and Permissible Wage Deductions
By Noel P. Tripp on
Posted in New York State
Employers with New York State operations must ensure they understand the New York State Department of Labor’s current position as to new hire notices and wage deductions.
New Hire Notices
As previously reported here, since October 26, 2009, New York state employers have been obligated to notify all new hires in writing of their…