The New Year brings with it a host of new laws for Empire State residents. Here are nearly 20 that may impact you in 2022.
The New Year brings with it a host of new laws for Empire State residents. Here are nearly 20 that may impact you in 2022.
Communities in New York State had until Dec. 31, 2021, to opt-out of legal sales of marijuana. Communities that did not make a decision automatically opt-in.
The Paid Family Leave regulation amendment that takes effect on January 1, 2022, clarifies that when Paid Family Leave is taken in increments of one full day, the maximum number of intermittent leave days an employee can take is based on the average number of days they work per week.
Foam plates, cups, food containers, and more are banned in New York. No covered food service provider or store (retail or wholesale) will be allowed to sell, offer for sale, or distribute disposable food service containers that contain expanded polystyrene foam in New York State.
Home insurance for dog owners will no longer be determined by breed. Owners of pit bulls, rottweilers and other dogs previously often had to pay more.
Marijuana
Communities in New York State had until Dec. 31, 2021, to opt-out of legal sales of marijuana. Communities that did not make a decision automatically opt-in.
Minimum Wage Increase
The minimum wage will increase to $13.20 for most of New York State. The minimum wage is higher in Westchester...
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