New York City has expanded its sexual harassment prevention training requirements to cover independent contractors and freelancers effective Jan. 11, 2020. Starting Jan. 11, all independent contractors and freelancers are protected from employment discrimination and harassment under the City Human Rights Law.

New York's rules for paying certain tipped employees will change beginning June 30, 2020.

New York State recently released FAQs, which clarify certain sexual harassment prevention requirements.

New York's minimum wage will increase on December 31, 2019. This change is a result of a 2016 law that increased the minimum wage incrementally.

Suffolk County, New York has amended its Human Rights Law to prohibit employers from asking about an applicant's pay history. The amendment was effective June 30, 2019.

New York has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 4204) that clarifies the state's prohibition against religious discrimination. The law takes effect on October 8, 2019.

The state of New York has enacted several new rules that are aimed at combating discrimination and sexual harassment.