New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to sign legislation emanating from a busy legislative session, including legislation prohibiting employers from accessing employee social media account log-in information, requiring written notice of unemployment insurance benefits, and modifying the New York Labor Law's definition of "clerical and other worker."
Upcoming Changes to New York's Employment Laws
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Regulatory changes ahead for the minimum wage, tips, meal credits, workplace uniform allowances, paid leave, labor law salary thresholds, and social media disclosures
New York Employment Legislation Update: A Preview of 2024
Davis Wright | Nov 2023
Effective March 12, 2024, New York will be aligned with 26 other states by restricting employers from requiring employees or applicants to provide username, password, or any other means to access their personal accounts, such as social media accounts.
New York Adopts New Employment Laws
Lewis Brisbois | Oct 2023
New York Employers Take Note: Another Slew of Laws Have Been Passed
Cole Schotz | Oct 2023
On September 14, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law (A.836) that prohibits employers from requesting or requiring that employees or job applicants disclose the log-in information to their personal social media accounts. The new law also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees and applicants who refuse to provide such log-in information.
New York Restricts Access to Employee Social Media Accounts
Foley Hoag | Oct 2023
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