In 2015, New York state and city legislators enacted a number of new and amended laws having a significant impact on employers. This month’s column reviews these important statutory developments.
Wage Payment
On Feb. 27, 2015, several amendments to the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) became effective pursuant to a bill (S5885-B/A8106-C) signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo. By way of background, the WTPA aims to prevent employers from failing to pay wages by requiring written notices to employees setting forth their pay rates and pay dates and providing a civil cause of action against employers for improperly disclosing or paying wages.
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