As of 12/31/2020, the basic minimum wage will be $12.50 per hour in most of New York State.
The minimum wage rate differs based on: the fast food industry, tipped workers, Long Island, Westchester County, large and small employers in New York City.
General Minimum Wage Rate Schedule
NYC – Large & Small Employers $15.00
Long Island & Westchester $14.00
Remainder of New York State $12.50
For more information on the increased minimum wage specific to your industry, please click here.
Employers must post a Minimum Wage Information poster as well as various other posters in their place of work visible to all employees.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2019, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be:
Beginning in October 2018, all New York State employers, regardless of size, must adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy. Aside from implementing the policy, employers must conduct training or use a similar policy that meet or exceeds the law’s minimum standards.
On November 2nd, the African American Men of Westchester and the Business Council of Westchester will host its 28th Annual Brotherhood Breakfast. This will be an excellent opportunity to network with business leaders and government officials.