In the June 15, 2017 edition of the Insights and Solutions newsletter, we informed you that the New York City Council had passed the “Fair Workplace” legislative package, which aims to regulate scheduling for fast food and retail employees in the New York City. The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (“DCA”) has since released the “Fair Workweek Rules" and has also issued required employee notices, overviews, and Frequently Asked Questions.
The Final Rules, notices, overviews, and FAQs are available on the DCA’s dedicated “Fast Food and Retail Workers” page.
Employers must post the required notices (the notices must be on 11x17-inch paper). There are separate notices for fast food employers and for retail employers. Currently, the required notices are available only in English, but the DCA will be providing these notices in other languages.
For more information, see our article in the June 15 newsletter, New York City Limits Fast Food and Retail Employers’ Scheduling Flexibility.
Coverage: The Fair Workplace legislative package covers any New York City employer who operates a “fast food establishment” that is part of a chain that has 30 or more establishments nationally. It also covers any “retail business” that has 20 or more employees engaged primarily in the sale of consumer goods at one or more stores within the City.
Effective: Already in effect (November 26, 2017).
Action Required: If you are an affected employer, you should familiarize yourself with the requirements of New York City’s Fair Workweek Law and ensure that the appropriate notices are posted.
As always, please be sure to contact your HR Business Partner if you have any questions.
* Produced in cooperation with Jackson Lewis P.C.