New York Governor Kathy Hochul Unveils Gender Wage Gap Report
In recognition of Equal Pay Day, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a new report from the Department of Labor on the state's gender wage gap.
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NY Farm Worker Overtime Recommendation
The New York State Farm Labor Wage Board recommends the overtime threshold for farm workers be dropped from 60 to 40 hours a week.
NY Keeping You Safe on the Tilt-a-Whirl
The New York State Department of Labor says it has a listing of events that have been inspected for ride safety and the businesses that own them.
New York Businesses Being Charged to Pay Back Federal Loans
New York businesses are receiving surcharges from the New York State Department of Labor to pay back federal loans taken out to cover unemployment benefits.
NYS Dept. of Labor Warns ‘Return to Work Credit Bonus’ Is a Scam
The New York State Department of Labor is warning of an email scam that could ultimately lead to your personal information being stolen.
Rash of Unemployment Fraud in Pa.
State Police in the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania have been getting an increase in reports of people having unemployment benefits falsely filed in their names.
NY Minimum Wage to Go Up December 31
The New York State Department of Labor just announced the latest increase to begin on December 31st, 2021.
Looking For Work? New York State Is Hiring Employees to Work Remotely
Looking for a job but want to work from home? The New York State Department of Labor is looking for employees and the job can be done remotely.
New Employment Help for COVID Unemployed
The New York Labor Department has new help for filing traditional Unemployment Insurance or the new COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
Coronavirus Unemployment Claims Flood System
With non-essential businesses in New York State ordered to keep 100% of their workforce home, state systems to help the unemployed are being overwhelmed.