For manufacturers and suppliers expanding their operations into New York State for the first time, there are a myriad of legal idiosyncrasies to navigate. Businesses must proactively identify areas in which a different approach is required to be successful (and compliant) in New York. This article is the first of a series intended for businesses entering New York, particularly those manufacturers and suppliers taking advantage of the tech boom across the Upstate region, to understand what sets New York apart from a legal and regulatory perspective.
When it comes to employment law, New York aggressively regulates workplace rights and conduct, making it confusing for businesses accustomed to operating in other states. Every year, it seems, there are new State mandates that employers must implement—whether it be a new policy to maintain, a new type of leave to offer, or a standard practice that must be avoided. A comprehensive list of differences would fill a book (in fact, The Essential Guide to New York Employment Law, written by Bond attorneys, is nearly 500 pages), but here is a primer outlining seven key aspects of New York employment law that should be on the radar of any business setting up shop in the Empire State.
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