New York

Located in the Northeastern portion of the United States, and in the Second Federal Circuit, New York is a state that often sets precedent across the country with its court decisions as well as its legislation and regulations. It is the fourth most populous state in the United States and was one of the 13 original colonies. It was admitted as the eleventh state to the union on July 26, 1788. With 29 votes in the Electoral College, the state is highly prominent and influential in national elections.

 

New York City is home to nearly 40% of the state’s residents and is the most populous city in the US. The city is a premier gateway for legal immigration into the US; NYC is also home to the United Nations Headquarters. It has often been referred to as the media, financial, and cultural capital of the world, and the world’s most economically-powerful city.

 

Bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania, New York has a very diverse population. The state shares a maritime border with Connecticut and Rhode Island, and an international border with Canada. New York’s education system is comprised of over 200 public colleges and universities, including Columbia University, Cornell, New York University, and Rockefeller University; all which have been ranked in the top 35 universities in the world.

 

New York is known worldwide as a cultural center, and for many dangerous incidents which have occurred throughout its history. From the World Trade Center (911 attacks) on September 11, 2001, where two planes were hijacked and flew into the Twin Towers, to the devastation from Hurricane Sandy in 2012, several natural disasters, and terrorist attacks have been plotted in the State, namely its most prominent city, New York City. Heightened security and police forces are often present, especially during major events in the state.

New York State Government consists of a judicial, an executive and a legislative branch mirroring the federal government. New York has had four constitutions since the original colonial charter was replaced in 1777.  The most recent was in 1894; however, there was a constitutional convention as recently as 1967, however, those provisions and amendments were not adopted by the New York electorate.

 

The Executive branch consists of the elected positions of Governor, Lieutenant Governor,  Attorney General and Comptroller, with over 100 state agencies and 20 departments.  Regulations are compiled in the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations and published by the New York Department of State.  The Legislative branch of New York includes the New York State Senate and the New York General Assembly, with powers and procedures again mirroring the federal government.

 

The New York Unified Court System is overseen by the Chief Judge of the State of New York in concert with the Chief Administrative judge and the Office of Court Administration with other New York agencies playing a smaller role.

 

The New York State Supreme Court has general jurisdiction in civil cases across New York and criminal cases in New York City.  The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court hears appeals, and the Court of Appeals, that sits in Albany is the highest court in the state.  Individual county courts hear felony criminal cases, and New York Civil Court and New York Criminal Court hear cases around the state. 

The National Law Review covers news, legislation, and litigation from New York. From state regulations on data protection and cybersecurity, same-sex marriage, to employment law, disputes within the workplace and FMLA legislation, are a few of the stories readers will find on the site. Agency news from the NLRB, litigation dealing with social media/online media, budget bills, and the NYSE/world markets, are among the many topics visitors will find on the National Law Review.

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Nov
2
2022
New York City COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Dealt a Fatal Blow Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
6
2023
New York State’s Requirement to Provide Workplace Notices and Posters Electronically: What Employers Need to Know Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
20
2023
States Continue to Target Restrictive Covenants Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
19
2024
Governor Hochul Proposes New York Labor Law Amendment to End Pay Frequency Claims Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
7
2017
New York State Paid Family Leave Law Update: Tax Guidance Issued Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
7
2020
New York State to End Subminimum Wage for Miscellaneous Industries Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
1
2020
New York State Imposes Restrictions on Travelers Due to COVID-19 Resurgence Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
15
2020
Is Politics at Work Business as Usual? What New York Employers Need to Know as the Elections Approach Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
30
2020
Time to Vote: Employee and Employer Voting Leave Rights and Obligations for the 2020 Elections Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
29
2021
Electronic Monitoring of Employees in New York: New Restrictions and Requirements Will Take Effect in 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
25
2022
New York City Private Employer Vaccination Mandate Remains, but Exemptions Expanded for Athletes and Performing Artists Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
22
2023
New York Lawmakers Modify Pay Disclosure Law’s Applicability to Remote Jobs Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
8
2023
New York State Department of Labor Publishes Model Lactation Accommodation Policy Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
21
2023
REMINDER—New York City Height and Weight Discrimination Law Goes Into Effect November 22, 2023 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
19
2023
2024 State and Major Locality Minimum Wage Updates Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
30
2024
New York’s Retail Workplace Violence Prevention Bill Continues Trend of State Law Workplace Violence Prevention Measures Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
9
2024
Reminder for New York State Employers: Salary Basis Thresholds Increased for 2024 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
8
2017
Share NYC Expands Sick Time Act to Offer Safe Time to Victims of Sexual Abuse, Stalking, and Human Trafficking Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
2
2017
New York’s Highest Court Establishes Lowered Threshold for Punitive Damages Under New York City Law Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
4
2019
Philadelphia Passes Fair Workweek Employment Standards for Retail, Hospitality, and Food Service Establishments Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
20
2019
California’s New Hairstyle Antidiscrimination Law May Signal the Beginning of a National Trend Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
2
2019
New Requirements and Looming Deadlines in October 2019: What New York Employers Need to Know Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
12
2020
DHS Restricts New York Residents’ Enrollment and Renewal Eligibility for Trusted Traveler Programs Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
24
2020
New York Challenges U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule on FFCRA Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
1
2021
The Aftermath of the Cuomo Investigation Report: Lessons for Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
18
2022
New York Enacts Series of Bills Focusing on Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
28
2022
Six Things to Know About New York’s New Employer Notification Requirements for Electronic Monitoring of Employees Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
31
2022
Not Monkeying Around Anymore: Time for Employers to Pay Attention to Monkeypox Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jan
23
2023
Albany County, New York’s New Law Requiring Disclosure of Pay Ranges in Job Postings Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
12
2017
NYC’s “Fair Workweek” Package Set to Cause Major Disruption and Headaches for Retail and Fast Food Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
18
2017
NYC Commission on Human Rights Releases FAQs on Salary History Law in Advance of October 31 Effective Date Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
5
2017
New York State’s Minimum Wage and Tip Credits Will Increase Effective December 31, 2017 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
25
2019
Are You Ready? Westchester County, NY Bans the Box Effective March 4 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
16
2019
Prepping for the Polls: What Employers Need to Know as New Yorkers Get Ready to Vote Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
27
2020
New York State Publishes Guidance on Paid Quarantine Leave Law Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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