New York made changes to its Labor Law recently that imposes strict liability on general contractors for wage violations of subcontractors. The law became effective on January 4, 2022 and imposes great responsibility on contractors for ensuring that subcontractors comply with the Labor Law as it relates to payment of employee wages.Generally speaking, New York’s...Read More

For the past couple of weeks, we have watched state and local officials across the country begin to unravel the strict indoor mask mandates that have governed to date during this COVID-19 pandemic – for most places, these restrictions have been in place for 18 months already. Although we recently (just two weeks ago) highlighted...Read More

The New York City Council enacted legislation on January 15, 2022 that will require employers in New York City with four or more employees to disclose salary ranges in job postings (Int. 1208-B). Employers who are subject to the law will be required to begin disclosing salary ranges in job postings on May 15, 2022.The...Read More

The short answer to this question is, yes.Last week, a Nassau County Supreme Court judge, Thomas Rademaker, overturned New York’s mask mandate, which requires New Yorkers to wear masks in schools, on public transit, and in indoor spaces. The Court held that Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration did not have the constitutional authority to order people...Read More