US Jurisdictions

New York

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Access indispensable resources below to help stay current with HR and employment law developments in New York, including state-specific Employment Law Guide sections, customizable New York Employee Handbook templates and other state-specific resources; recently passed and upcoming state and local deadlines; and links to our local coverage.

Legal Timetable

State developments covered below. Navigate to local pages for local coverage.

Employee Handbooks

Create or update your New York Handbook with our comprehensive state-specific handbook statements. The New York Employee Handbook Table of Contents links to all available handbook statements, including:

Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plan Handbook Addendum: New York

Cooperative Dialogue about Accommodation Needs Handbook Statement: New York City, New York

Paid Prenatal Personal Leave Handbook Statement: New York

Paid Sick and Safe Leave Handbook Statement [100+ Employees]: New York

Whistleblower Protections Handbook Statement: New York

Additional Resources

Employment Offer Letter: New York

Employment Application Form: New York

Confidentiality Agreement: New York

Separation and Release Agreement: New York

New and Updated

New York at a Glance

State Minimum Wage:
Varies depending on employer's location
State Paid Sick Leave Mandated:
Yes
State Ban the Box Adopted:
No

Local Coverage

Albany County

Buffalo

Ithaca

New York City

Rochester

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New York Employment Law Guide

At-Will, Contracts and Restrictive Covenants

EEO

Employee Benefits

Employee Leaves

Employee Management

HR Strategy, Management and the Law

Labor Relations

Organizational Exit

Payroll

Recruiting and Hiring

Risk Management - Health, Safety, Security

Types of Employers and Workers

Wage and Hour