Plug Power to lay off 261 workers in New York due to economic reasons
According to a notice filed with the New York State Department of Labor, Plug Power, Inc., a manufacturing company based in ...
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Proposed New York law would expand prevailing wage requirements
Under the legislation, private projects receiving at least 20% in public funding would fall under set pay standards.
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Roosevelt Hotel to lay off most of its workers
The Roosevelt Hotel, once the symbol of New York City’s migrant crisis, is laying off nearly all of its employees as the city ...
Anthony D'Esposito, former Hempstead councilman and Long Island congressman, nominated to be inspector general for federal Labor Department
President Donald Trump has nominated former Long Island Rep. Anthony D’Esposito to serve as inspector general for the ...
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No Ultimatums: New York State Lawmakers Contemplate New Mandatory Provisions for Severance Agreements
On March 4, 2025, the New York Senate passed Senate Bill S372 (the “No Severance Ultimatums Act” or “S372”).
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Tool helps New Yorkers see businesses accused of wage theft
A new tool is helping New Yorkers track wage theft statewide. The Wage Theft Monitor was developed by an investigative ...
New York women must work 53 extra days to match men's earnings as pay gap persists
A report compiled by State Comptroller Thomas Dinapoli found women in New York earned 87 cents on the dollar compared to men.
Labor, climate leaders call on Hochul to fund climate initiatives
Rochester climate and labor leaders came together on March 21 to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to take action on climate initiatives ...