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Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments
NYC Bans Credit Background Checks
On April 16, 2015, New York City became the twelfth jurisdiction in the country to bar the use of credit background checks in hiring and employment decisions. The New York City Council passed Intro-261-A, informally…
NY Labor Commissioner Raises Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers
At the end of February, New York’s acting labor commissioner, Mario J. Musolino, ordered that the minimum wage for tipped workers be raised to $7.50 an hour. The increase will go into effect at the end of 2015. This…