What Do You Need to Know About New York State Labor Laws?

New York State labor laws have traditionally been a challenge for employers to keep up with, and this year is no different. If you employ workers in New York, you not only have to keep an eye on minimum wage changes for different locales, but you also must monitor pay stub requirements, overtime and work week spread, and sick leave.

To help you avoid making any missteps, we’ve provided information on the top 3 HR watchouts, including how to avoid trouble and solutions that can potentially help you stay compliant in this environment.

1. Pay Stub Requirements

In New York, all employees must receive a pay stub with each payment of wages or salary. This is also documented on the employment contract when they are hired, as well as the conditions of employment.

This pay stub must include certain information, such as the employer’s name and address, employee’s name, dates of work covered by the payment, rate or rates of pay, total wages or salary earned, and any deductions made. If an employee is paid by direct deposit, they must still receive a pay stub. If they do not, then you could be subject to a fine of up to $5,000!

Avoid These Common Mistakes

• Incorrect pay cycles. An employee must have it documented how often they are getting paid (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly).
• Unpaid wages. This is considered wage theft, and can be avoided with proper documentation.
• Incorrect tax data. The NY State laws, and in some cases...

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