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New York State Implements Sweeping Workplace Legislation: Minimum Wage Hike, Non-Disclosure Agreement Restrictions, and More in 2023 and Beyond

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NEW YORK (AP) — New York State and New York City have implemented a wave of new workplace legislation that will impact employers in the coming year. These new laws include minimum wage increases, new compensation-related laws, expanded protections against discrimination, and employer compliance mandates. Let’s take a closer look at the key legislation implemented in 2023 and the laws set to take effect in 2024. Starting with minimum wage increases, the minimum wage rate in New York State has increased from $15 to $16 for workers in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, … Read more

Judge Bars Donald Trump from Delivering Closing Argument in New York Civil Fraud Trial

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NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump has been barred from delivering his own closing argument in a civil fraud trial in New York. Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that Trump will not be allowed to present his closing statement in court on Thursday. This decision comes as the trial nears its conclusion. The civil fraud trial involves allegations that Trump defrauded the students of Trump University, his now-defunct real estate school. The plaintiffs claim that Trump made false promises about the quality of the education they would receive and the support they would receive from … Read more

New York City Mayor Sues Bus Companies Over Costs of Housing Migrants: Is Immigration Really Free?

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is taking action to address the challenges posed by mass immigration, particularly the costs associated with accommodating migrants. Adams has issued an executive order that restricts charter buses carrying migrants from entering the city at certain times. He is also suing 17 bus companies, seeking $700 million in damages for the expenses incurred by New York City in accommodating migrants. This move challenges the notion that immigration comes at no cost. The mayor’s lawsuit specifically targets bus companies participating in Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s “Operation Lone Star,” which Adams … Read more

Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Speak in New York Fraud Trial, Closing Arguments Proceed Without Former President’s Statement

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NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump is not expected to speak during closing arguments in the New York civil fraud trial against him, according to Judge Arthur Engoron. In a letter to attorneys for Trump and the New York Attorney General, the judge stated that Trump had not agreed to the conditions he had set for giving a statement. The judge assumed that Trump would not agree to the limits imposed and therefore would not be speaking in court. The possibility of Trump participating in the closing arguments had been under discussion since last … Read more