The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) recently issued regulations regarding implementation of the city's new Temporary Schedule Change Law that include a notice requirement for employers. Although not...more
As a reminder, effective July 18, 2018, New York City employers are required to accommodate employee requests for temporary schedule changes for employee “personal events.” This new requirement is in addition to any leave...more
On June 19, 2018, in a referendum known as Initiative 77, residents of the District of Columbia voted to eliminate the tip credit under city law. As a result, the tip credit in Washington, DC will be gradually phased out over...more
As we approach the end of the year, it is critical to remember and implement new legal requirements that go into effect on December 31, 2017. Failure to comply with these requirements could subject an uninformed employer to...more
As originally discussed in our April 2016 and March 2017 alerts, New York enacted one of the most comprehensive statewide paid family leave laws in the country. Under the New York Paid Family Leave Law (“PFLL”), starting on...more
On May 24, 2017, the New York City Council passed a legislative package of five bills, known as the “Fair Work Week” legislation. On May 30, 2017, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the legislative package into law. These new laws...more