Legal Blog of Attorney Greg Curry

For most employers, the cost of labor is the biggest expense in producing their goods or services. Over the next few years, the minimum wage for non-government workers on Long Island, in Westchester County, and in New York City will be rising to $15.00/hour. The increase will take longer in counties north of Westchester. As labor costs rise, and margins get squeezed, do employers cut employees, cut hours, or raise prices on their goods or services (and possibly lose customers)? Or even go out of business? The table below sets out the minimum wage increases for most employees and is taken from New York's Department of Labor website (because I can't improve on it): Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases The Minimum Wage rates are scheduled to increase each year on 12/31 until they reach $15.00 per hour. Employers must post a Minimum Wage Information poster in their establishment. Location 12/31/16 12/31/17 12/31/18 12/31/19 ...

Came across the following for a job opening for a bartender (I won't disclose the name of the company): STUFF OUR ATTORNEYS MAKE US WRITE: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the Team member will regularly be required to: Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required. Work in environments with both hot and cold temperatures such as freezers and around cooking equipment. Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions. Read and write handwritten notes. Lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Move about facility and stand for long periods of time. Walk or stand 100% of shift. Reach, bend, stoop, mop, sweep and wipe frequently. The above statements are intended to describe...