New Amendments to New York's Labor Law and Fair Employment Practices

Equal Pay Law

New York's Labor Law, Article 6, Section 195, was amended on July 29, 2009. This law requires employers to give notice to employees at the time of hire of the rate of pay and of the employer's designated regular pay day. However, effective October 26, 2009, employers will now be required to give such notice to employees in writing. In addition, employers will now be required to obtain written acknowledgment from each employee of receipt of the notice.

Labor Law, Article 6, Section, 195, as amended by Ch. 270 (S.B. 3357), L. 2009, enacted July 28, 2009, and effective October 26, 2009. Para 33-23,100.02.

Fair Employment Practices Law

New York’s Executive Law has been amended, effective immediately, to prohibit employers from discriminating against victims of domestic violence or stalking based upon his or her status as a domestic violence victim.

A. 755, L. 2009, enacted July 7, 2009, at NY ¶33-2500.