New York Minimum Wage Act
Labor Law 652
Regulatory Snapshot: New York Minimum Wage Act
New York Minimum Wage Act (Labor Law 652) is an enacted law in New York under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2023-12-22 and becomes effective on 2025-01-01. New York currently reports 8 tracked regulations with 7 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places New York within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in Labor Law 652 itself.
Applicability under New York Minimum Wage Act: All New York employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: Dept of Labor enforcement. Back pay + 100% liquidated damages. Notable exemptions: Farm workers (modified), outside salespeople..
Summary
New York minimum wage $16.50/hr NYC/Long Island/Westchester; $15.50/hr remainder (2025). Annual CPI indexing from 2027.
Key Requirements
$16.50/hr NYC metro (2025). $15.50/hr upstate/other. Tipped NYC: $13.75/hr. Tipped other: $11.35/hr. Annual indexing 2027+.
Penalties
Dept of Labor enforcement. Back pay + 100% liquidated damages.
Applicability
All New York employers.
Exemptions
Farm workers (modified), outside salespeople.
Official Source
https://dol.ny.gov/minimum-wage-0Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. New York is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was New York Minimum Wage Act enacted?
New York Minimum Wage Act was enacted on 2023-12-22 and became effective on 2025-01-01. It was introduced as Labor Law 652.
What are the penalties for violating New York Minimum Wage Act?
Dept of Labor enforcement. Back pay + 100% liquidated damages. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does New York Minimum Wage Act apply to small businesses?
All New York employers. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does New York compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
New York has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 7 enacted regulations out of 8 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of New York Minimum Wage Act?
The official text of New York Minimum Wage Act (Labor Law 652) is available from the New York legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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