The New York Department of Labor (DOL) has released official guidance on the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act which becomes effective on April 9, 2011. Under the Act, a new annual pay notice is required, additional information is required on employees’ wage statements and the civil and criminal remedies available for employer noncompliance are expanded.
Section 195 of the New York Labor Laws has been updated with the new requirements and pay notice templates for employers are available on the NY DOL website. The DOL has also issued Frequently Asked Questions about the Wage Theft Prevention Act. Visit www.labor.ny.gov for more information.
