New York employers should be aware of several upcoming changes to wage and hour law and regulations, including the following.

Minimum Wage Increase

Earlier this year, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill that increases New York State's minimum wage over the next three years, with the minimum wage eventually equaling $17 per hour in New York City, Westchester and Long Island. The first increase will be effective January 1, 2024, and continues the recent trend of establishing higher wage thresholds downstate.

For 2024, the minimum wage in New York City, Westchester and Long Island will be $16 per hour. In the rest of the state, the minimum wage will increase to $15 per hour.

Salary Level Increase for Exempt Status under the New York Labor Law

There is also an upcoming increase in the salary threshold to be exempt from overtime under the New York Labor Law. The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) recently published proposed regulations that would increase the salary threshold to be an exempt executive and administrative employee:

• in New York City and Long Island from $1,125 per week to $1,200 per week or $62,400 annually; and
• in the rest of New York State from $1,064.25 per week to $1,124.20 per week or $58,458.40 annually.

The NYSDOL has not issued the effective date for the salary threshold increase.

Proposed Salary Level Increase for Exempt Status under FLSA

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