As we start 2023, New York employers should take note of recent and upcoming employment law updates. Below, we highlight the key employment law developments that employers should have on their radar in 2023.
Electronic Copies of Mandatory Workplace Postings
As of December 16, 2022, Section 201 of the New York Labor Law requires employers to maintain electronic copies of all mandatory employment postings that are published in the workplace, including all postings physically posted at the workplace pursuant to state or federal law or regulation. The electronic copies must be readily available to employees on the employer's website or through e-mail. Employers are also required to inform employees that they have a right to obtain employment postings electronically. The law took effect immediately after Governor Kathy Hochul signed it on December 16.
Minimum Wage Increase
Although the minimum wage in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County remains at $15.00 per hour, employers in the rest of the state face an increase from $13.20 to $14.20 per hour as of December 31, 2022.
There have also been changes to the hourly wage rate and maximum tip credit for service employees. For tipped service employees outside of New York City, Westchester County and Long Island, the minimum hourly wage in New York increased from $11.00 to $11.85, and the maximum tip credit amount increased from $2.20 to $2.35. For tipped food service workers, the minimum hourly wage increased from...
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