On January 1, 2025, the hourly minimum wage for employees in New York State increased by fifty cents. For New York City, Long Island and Westchester, the new minimum wage is $16.50 hourly; and for the rest of New York State, it's $15.50 hourly.
Employers can legally terminate employees for reasons including gross misconduct, redundancy, or breach of contract.
Section 29 provides a minimum code to facilitate such a termination without cause. Once an employer complies with that provision to bring an employment to an end there is no unfair dismissal claim that would lie, unless the employee has better terms under his contract of employment for termination without cause.
Ing to General Orders 1622, Compassionate leave on the grounds of urgent private affairs, can be granted up to a maximum of 2 days per month. All public officers are eligible to receive a maximum of eight compassionate leave days per annum. All public officers are eligible to receive compassionate leave.
Section 29 provides a minimum code to facilitate such a termination without cause. Once an employer complies with that provision to bring an employment to an end there is no unfair dismissal claim that would lie, unless the employee has better terms under his contract of employment for termination without cause.