New York’s minimum wage is set to increase on December 31. In Upstate New York, workers will see a 70-cent increase to $13.20 an hour from the current rate of $12.50. Minimum wage workers in Westchester County and in Long Island counties will … [Read more...]
NYS Minimum Wage Increasing to $13.20 An Hour December 31st
The minimum wage is going up to $13.20 an hour in New York State starting December 31st. The state Department of Labor said the increase coincides with the increase to $15 an hour on Long Island and Westchester County. The state DOL had authority … [Read more...]
Borrello, Senate Republicans Call for Delay in Raising Minimum Wage
ALBANY - State Sen. George Borrello is joining members of the Senate Republican Conference in calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to pause a scheduled minimum wage increases on Long Island, Westchester County, and other areas outside of New York City on … [Read more...]
Minimum Wage Climbs to $11.10/Hour in Upstate NY, $15/Hour in New York City
ALBANY - The minimum wage increase in New York State took effect on Monday, rising to $15 for large employers in New York City and continuing to rise all across the state, including $11.10 in areas of Upstate, including Chautauqua County. The … [Read more...]
Hearings Scheduled for Possibly Ending Subminimum Wage for Wait Staff in NY State
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday announced the dates and locations for the upcoming public hearings to address the possibility of ending minimum wage tip credits in New York State, also known as the subminimum wage. "New York continues to be … [Read more...]
New Year, New Set of Laws for New York State
ALBANY - Several new state laws are now on the books now that 2018 has arrived. The New Year brings New York State a higher minimum wage, which is now $10.40 an hour. Meanwhile the minimum wage for fast food workers is now $11.75 outside of New … [Read more...]
Governor Unveils Minimum Wage Enforcement and Outreach Unit
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the launch of a 200-member multi-agency Minimum Wage Enforcement and Outreach Unit, which will be charged with ensuring that all minimum wage workers are paid the proper rate. The Enforcement and … [Read more...]
NY State Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect
ALBANY - The minimum wage increase for New York State is now in effect. As a result, nearly 2.2 million individuals will now have a slightly higher income. As of Dec. 31, the minimum wage for Upstate New York is at $9.70 an hour, with other .70 … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Reach Budget Agreement Hours Before Deadline
ALBANY - New York State lawmakers have been able to reach an agreement on another on-time state budget. On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo joined Senate leader John Flanagan and Assembly leader Carl Heastie in announcing the agreement on the $154 … [Read more...]
Deadline for On-Time State Budget is Thursday
ALBANY - Today is the final day for lawmakers in Albany to consider and approve a state budget before the April 1 deadline. Negotiations between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the leaders of both the Assembly and Senate will spill into today as lawmakers … [Read more...]
