NY Republican slams Social Security office closure plan: ‘Slap in the face’
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Thursday slammed a New York Social Security office closure plan. “The decision to close the only ...
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AI job fears worsen labor shortage for New York businesses
AI fears are driving job seekers away from entry-level positions, according to New York's small business owners. Find out ...
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New York State Senate Bill S1514 Raises Specter of Stop-Work Orders for Employee Misclassification
On March 4, 2025, the New York State Senate passed S1514, which would empower the commissioner of labor to issue stop-work ...
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New York Gov. Hochul on recruiting fired federal workers and pushing back against Trump
As President Trump’s cost-cutting agenda continues through the government, Democratic governors are looking to recruit fired federal workers to their states. The state of New York launched a campaign ...
Georgia governor names labor commissioner and vaults first Hispanic woman into statewide office
Rivera Holmes replaces Bruce Thompson, a Republican and former state senator who was elected labor commissioner in 2022. He ...
Commentary: EmPIRE Worker Protection Act will help New Yorkers fight wage theft
Commentary: With federal actions leaving workers more vulnerable, it's all the more important for the state to stand up for ...
Rejected by Washington, Federal Workers Find Open Arms in State Governments
Seeking to serve as a counterweight to the Trump administration, a flurry of mostly blue states has created initiatives — and ...
Federal layoffs: How many in NY lost jobs due to federal cuts? Will courts restore them?
Hundreds of New Yorkers have lost their federal jobs in the Trump administration's mass layoffs. Federal judges ordered the ...