While many employers remain focused on COVID-19 and return to office issues, New York employers should also be aware of several significant updates to New York law. Specifically, in the past few months, New York has seen laws and guidance concerning (1) wage deduction claims, (2) the impact of cannabis legalization in the workplace, (3) expanded protection for whistleblowers and (4) new notice requirements for monitoring employees’ emails, phones and Internet usage. This column addresses each of these updates and relevant considerations for employers.

Wage Deduction Claims

On Aug. 19, 2021, the No Wage Theft Loophole Act became effective. The Act amended §§193 and 198 of the New York Labor Law. It clarifies that employees may assert statutory claims against employers for any unpaid wages.

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