NY Department of Labor Archives

New York Unemployment Wage Base to Remain at $8,500 for 2011

The New York Department of Labor has announced the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will remain at $8,500 for 2011. Employer Rates for 2011 Announced Employer rates will go from a low of 1.5% to a high of 9.9%. The new employer rate is 4.1% for 2011. All...

New York City Garment Contractor Cited for Minimum Wage, Overtime Violations

A New York City garment contractor was cited by the New York Department of Labor with wage and hour violations that resulted in underpayment of almost $3 million to more than 100 workers. Jin Shun Incorporated, which was reported to have produced women’s garments for...