New York state has progressively instituted new laws over recent years regulating how employers do business in the state. Employers in New York City should also be aware of local laws that go above and beyond state requirements. Employers new to the state should be cognizant of various requirements specific to New York relating to pay frequency, paid and unpaid protected leave of absence, pay transparency, hiring practices, anti-discrimination policies and practices, and restrictive covenants.

Read more in “USA – New York” section of the Lexology “Panoramic” “Employment: North America” 2024 guide, written by Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Jonathan L. Sulds and Nicholas A. Corsano.