On October 19, 2016, the New York State Department of Labor published a proposed rule amending the Minimum Wage Orders codified at 12 NYCRR Parts 141, 142, 143, and 146, to implement the minimum wage increases passed by the Legislature earlier this year. The changes will be effective beginning on December 31, 2016, and will affect minimum wage across the State as well as allowances for meals, lodging, utilities, tips, and uniforms. The proposed rules also increase the weekly salary thresholds for exclusion from the wage orders as an executive or administrative employee.
The proposed new rules are subject to a 45-day public comment period.