NY State Minimum Wages and Salary Exemption Thresholds for 2026
2026 New York State Minimum Wage and Salary Exemption Threshold Increases New York State has continued its practice of implementing annual minimum wage increases to reflect changing economic conditions and rising costs of living. This approach will carry forward into 2026, when updated minimum wage rates and revised salary exemption thresholds become effective on January 1. These adjustments are part of a multi-year framework enacted through legislation passed in 2023 and wil
Kelly Caldwell
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Be Cautious When Firing Employees Because of Social Media Postings
The recent spate of employee terminations resulting from social media posts after the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk raises questions about what liability such terminations might have for employers. The amount of an employer’s potential liability will be based on whether they are a private or public employer. Background While employees have been fired in the past over their social media posts, the response to Kirk’s killing has been unprecedented in part becaus
the editors of FELI
Nov 183 min read
What the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Means for Your Business: Key HR Takeaways for Small Employers
The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) introduces sweeping legislative changes that small business owners need to understand — especially those related to human resources and employee benefits. From expanded tax credits to permanent student loan repayment support, this bill offers practical tools to help employers strengthen their workforce, improve retention, and reduce costs.
Kelly Caldwell
Jul 44 min read

