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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule

September 30, 2019 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule to make over a million American workers newly eligible for overtime pay. The final rule updates the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt executive, administrative, or professional employees from the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime pay requirements and allows employers to count […]

Filed Under: New Legislation Tagged With: Department of Labor, overtime laws, overtime threshold

Proposed New Penalties for Driving in a Restricted Bus Lane

August 13, 2019 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

Penalties for Driving

The New York City Department of Finance (DOF) is looking to make some changes to fines related to bus lane tickets by creating a clear graduating penalty scale. Cameras film vehicles that drive, park, or stand in bus lanes and issue tickets ranging from $115-$150. NYPD officer may issue tickets as well, which is a […]

Filed Under: Legislation, New Legislation Tagged With: bus, New York, New York City, New York Transportation

New York, New Year, New Laws

December 31, 2018 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

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As we turn the calendar to 2019, business owners and managers in New York need to be aware of the following changes: Minimum Wage: For New York City businesses with 11 or more employees the minimum wage is $15 an hour beginning December 31, 2018, $13.50 an hour with 10 or less but will be […]

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New York State Passes Legislation to Combat Sexual Harassment

April 17, 2018 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

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Since the allegations of sexual harassment and assault against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein became known in the Fall of 2017 the nation has begun a long overdue process of discussing and addressing workplace harassment. Though the grassroot efforts of the #Metoo and #Timesup movements keep the conversation in the public eye, it is important for […]

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New York State-Paid Family Leave-Are You Ready?

December 15, 2017 By New York Truckstop Leave a Comment

Starting January 1st, 2018, a new law will take hold across New York State that will provide paid family leave for most employees of private employers. New York’s Paid Family Leave provides job-protected, paid time off for: Bonding with a newly born, adopted or fostered child Caring for a close relative with a serious health […]

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