With the New Year comes a host of new laws for residents of the Empire State. Here are nearly 20 that could impact you in 2022.
17 New Laws In New York You Should Know
With the New Year comes a host of new laws for residents of the Empire State. Here are nearly 20 that could impact you in 2022.
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Marijuana
Communities in New York State had until December 31, 2021 to opt out of legal marijuana sales. Communities that have not made a decision register automatically.
Increase in minimum wage
The minimum wage will rise to $ 13.20 for most of New York State. The minimum wage is higher in Westchester County, Long Island and New York.
Paid family leave
People eligible for paid family leave can take a maximum of 60 days of leave per year. Days should not be taken continuously.
Extension of paid family leave
Paid family leave expands to include siblings. Organic, adopted, step-siblings and step-siblings apply.
Vaccine fraud
Possession or sale of a fake COVID vaccine card is considered a crime
COVID vaccine Paid leave
Employers must provide four hours of paid time off, if necessary, for employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Employer monitoring
Employers must tell workers if they are being watched and how they are being watched.
Fire
Employees who may be made redundant can ask their employer to participate in a work-sharing program.
Stretch Limousine
Stretch limousines must have a seat belt for each passenger. Limousines without seat belts will not be allowed on the road.
Ban on polystyrene foam
Foam plates, mugs, food containers and more are banned in New York City. No covered catering supplier or store (retail or wholesale) will be permitted to sell, offer for sale or distribute disposable catering containers containing expanded polystyrene foam in New York State.
Pet insurance
Home insurance for dog owners will no longer be determined by breed. Owners of pit bulls, rottweilers and other dogs often had to pay more.
Alert launcher
Changes to the state’s whistleblower law will better protect those who bring up suspected illegal activity.
Isolation
An inmate cannot be placed in solitary confinement for more than 15 consecutive days.
Mobile sports betting
Nine mobile sportsbooks will be allowed to open in 2022. Officials hope to get it working before Super Bowl 2022.
Nursing Home Working Group
Task Force to Seek Ways to Improve Long-Term Care Facilities Statewide
Inspection of retirement homes
The New York State Department of Health may conduct a nursing home infection inspection audit.
New York City Vaccination Mandate
As of December 27, 2021, all private sector employees in New York City must have at least one COVID-19 vaccine.
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