New Legislation Goes into Effect in New York State for Household Employers

As of November 28th 2010, new groundbreaking legislation became effective in New York State.  This change impacts all domestic employers that are employed privately in the household by the family.  Some of the highlights of the new laws are as follows:

• This includes (but not limited to) home health aides, babysitters, nannies, and companions
• Employers must pay their employees time and a half pay (under all circumstances) after 40 hours, or 44 hours in the case of a live-in employee
• Provides for one day of rest every seven days, unless waived by the employee
• Provides three days of paid rest (vacation) after one year of employment
• Disability insurance must now include part-time employees

This change does not impact home care or other employment agencies that serve families and households. 

We have written a whitepaper on this topic, which goes into much greater detail on the different federal and state laws that are involved and what some of the minimal costs will be for a household employer.

A Guide to Understanding the Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws for Household Employers in New York State

Another change to New York's labor laws went into effect on April 9th and is called the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act.  This legislation relates specifically to notices employers are required to give to employees with respect to wage related matters.  I have written a whitepaper discussing in detail the summary of these provisions.

The Impact of the Wage Theft Protection Act on Domestic Employers in New York State

We are happy to help educate and train professionals who are impacted by these new laws and need to understand them in detail.  If you are interested in having us come in and talk, please feel free to contact us.  We take education very seriously and feel this is an important way to empower you and prepare you in your discussions with your clients.