As we approach the new year, New York employers should be aware of increases to the state exempt status salary thresholds and minimum wage that will take effect on January 1, 2026.
Exempt Salary Threshold Increases
Under New York State wage law, employees working in an executive or administrative capacity must receive a minimum weekly
On June 17, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will tackle a 6-1 circuit split and decide an important wage and hour issue for employers: what burden of proof an employer must satisfy to demonstrate that its workers are exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements imposed by the Fair Labor Standards
On January 10, 2024, D.C. Mayor, Muriel Bowser, signed the “Minimum Wage Clarification Amendment Act of 2023” into law. If the Act is not overturned by Congress, it will expand the circumstances where employers must pay employees D.C.’s minimum wage (currently $17.00 an hour for non-tipped employees).
Under existing law, employers are required
The New York State Department of Labor has issued the updated minimum wage poster for “Miscellaneous Industry” employees for 2024. The update covers all industries other than hospitality, farmworkers, and building service. The poster outlines the regional minimum hourly rates based on an employee’s work location. NY employers are required to display the poster in