Day: December 25, 2024
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New York. Governor Hochul Signs Online Safety Legislation to Strengthen Protections for the Personal Data of Consumers
Ahead of the holidays, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative bill package designed to strengthen protections for the personal data of consumers. During the holiday season, companies, offices and organizations statewide, experience higher levels of fraudulent activity involving consumer data and information. With this series of bills newly signed by the Governor, New York continues…
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Governor Hochul Reminds New Yorkers of Minimum Wage Increase on January 1
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New Yorkers earning minimum wage will earn an additional $0.50 per hour starting on January 1, 2025. New York’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50-per-hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, and $15.50-per-hour for the rest of the state. This adjustment is part of New York’s historic…