New York state and New York City labor and employment laws are a shifting minefield. Laws may change so swiftly that an employer who is in compliance at one time may find itself quickly out of compliance once New York State or New York City passes a new law. Employers must keep up or face potential peril.

This article will address some significant recent changes and new legislation that have recently become effective or will be enforced in the very near future. Also, this article will address a recent trend in wage-and-hour jurisprudence in New York with significant implications for employers.