Virtual Town Hall to Discuss 2025 Employment Laws

Integrated Staffing is pleased to invite you to a Virtual Townhall to discuss the upcoming 2025 Employment Laws, including new regulations that will affect both federal and state policies, particularly in New York. This session will provide you with important insights into legal changes impacting our workplace practices, your role, and our commitment to maintaining a compliant and supportive environment.

Event Details:

During the Townhall, we will cover the key 2025 employment laws, focusing on both national and New York State-specific updates. To help you prepare, please review the list of key legal changes below that we will be discussing:

Key 2025 Employment Laws to Review:

Federal Updates:

  1. Paid Family and Medical Leave Expansion
    New provisions for paid leave, including eligibility and duration updates.
  2. Minimum Wage Increases
    Changes to the federal and state minimum wage, including regional adjustments.
  3. Workplace Safety Regulations
    Enhanced standards for remote work and health & safety protocols.
  4. Non-Compete Agreements
    New restrictions and enforceability of non-compete clauses in employment contracts.
  5. Diversity and Inclusion Reporting Requirements
    New obligations for companies to report on diversity metrics and hiring practices.
  6. Employee Classification Reforms
    Clarifications on classification of workers as employees vs. independent
  7. Employee Data Privacy and Security
    New regulations on handling and safeguarding personal employee data.

New York State 2025 Employment Laws:

  1. New York Paid Family Leave (NYPFL) Expansion
    Additional qualifying family members for paid leave, as well as increased leave duration.
  2. Minimum Wage Increases in New York
    State-specific increases to the minimum wage, with differentiated rates for New York City, Long Island, and Upstate New York.
  3. The New York Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (CRTA)
    New guidelines regarding employee rights related to cannabis use outside of work and drug testing policies.
  4. Expansion of New York’s Anti-Discrimination Protections
    Expanding the definition of “disability” under the New York State Human Rights Law to include more conditions.
  5. Changes to Employee Scheduling Laws
    New rules that apply to the hospitality and retail industries, focusing on predictability pay and scheduling changes.
  6. Expanded Protections for Domestic Workers
    Updated rules regarding overtime and benefits for domestic workers employed in New York State.
  7. New York State Public Health Leave
    Requirements for paid leave for employees who miss work due to public health emergencies, in addition to COVID-19 specific guidelines.

We encourage you to attend this session to stay informed and prepared for these key changes. We will provide time for questions and discussion. Your participation will ensure you have the necessary knowledge to navigate these new regulations.

If you have any questions ahead of the Townhall, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Dhianna Yezzi at 518.934.3931

We look forward to seeing you there!