Instead of attacking the root problem—late paychecks—Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to be bending to corporate interests, Outten & Golden partner Molly Brooks writes. For 135 years, New York law has said ...

Those involved in worker health and safety know first-hand that the importance of injury prevention cannot be overstated. Workers in manual labor-centered industries, such as construction and ...

Manual labor employees face elevated arthritis risk long before symptoms appear, but early ergonomic intervention, task redesign and evidence-based prevention strategies can protect joint health, ...

A look at the definition of "physical labor" in terms of being a "manual worker" and the impact this has on retail employees, particularly on weekly versus bi-weekly pay schedules. Most laypersons ...

Baggage and cargo handlers at Southwest Airlines alleged they were paid only twice a month, whereas New York employment law mandates that manual workers are paid weekly, according to a recently filed ...

ALBANY — A below the radar but costly battle is being fought in more than 400 cases in courtrooms across the state between business owners and workers over just how faithful New York should be to a ...

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The State of New York has just significantly changed the rules for thousands of manual workers. As of May 9, 2025, getting paid late is no longer a basis for substantial compensation, even if ...

New York Labor Law requires employers to pay manual workers on a weekly basis. Although this law has been on the books in one form or another for over 100 years, some businesses continue to ignore the ...