5 policies New York employers need to keep in mind for 2018

Many employers across the nation have been waiting for guidance when it comes to various federal policies, including on absence management and overtime. New York, however, has decided to move forward with five policies — salary thresholds for overtime exemption, state minimum wage increases, paid family leave, discrimination protection guidance and salary history questions. Lawyers from general practice firm Vedder Price break down what New York employers need to know.

The salary threshold for administrative and executive employees to be exempt from overtime will increase on Dec. 31. For the first time in New York, the salary level to be exempt from overtime pay will be different in different areas of the state, says Vedder Price shareholder Jonathan Wexler.