Employers have until Oct. 31^st to submit claims for bonus payments for the fourth vesting period.

In response to the recent announcement by the White House regarding Temporary Protected Status for certain individuals from Venezuela, Governor Hochul has unveiled new state initiatives aimed at addressing the asylum seeker and migrant crisis, including an employer portal.

Certain "high-hazard" employers will be required to report injury and illness information to OSHA beginning in January 2024.

Health Care Worker Bonuses for the third vesting period are expected July 19^th.

Amendments to  State Labor Law section 201-d prohibiting discrimination against employees who refuse to attend political or religious meetings took effect on Sept. 6, 2023.  The amendments also require employers to post a sign informing employees of their rights under the various anti-discrimination provisions of section 201-d. 

The guidance implements new requirements passed in the 2023-24 State Budget.

The law, which was enacted in 2022, requires covered employers to disclose salary ranges in job advertisements, promotions, or transfer opportunities.