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Nearly 20 New Laws in New York You Should Know
The New Year brings with it a host of new laws for Empire State residents. Here are nearly 20 that may impact you in 2022.
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Marijuana
Communities in New York State had until Dec. 31, 2021, to opt-out of legal sales of marijuana. Communities that did not make a decision automatically opt-in.
Minimum Wage Increase
The minimum wage will increase to $13.20 for most of New York State. The minimum wage is higher in Westchester County, Long Island and New York City.
Paid Family Leave
People who qualify for paid family leave can take a maximum of 60 days off per year. The days do not have to be taken continuously.
Paid Family Leave Expansion
The Paid Family Leave is expanding to include siblings. Biological, adopted, step, and half-sibling(s) apply.
Vaccine Fraud
Possessing or selling a fake COVID vaccine card is classified as a crime
COVID Vaccine Paid Leave
Employers must provide four hours of paid leave if needed, for employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Employer Monitoring
Employers must tell workers if they are being monitored and how they are being monitored.
Layoff
Employees who may be laid-off can petition their employer to participate in a shared work program.
Stretch Limo
Stretch limousines must have a seatbelt for every passenger. Limos without seatbelts will not be allowed on the road.
Styrofoam Ban
Foam plates, cups, food containers, and more are banned in New York. No covered food service provider or store (retail or wholesale) will be allowed to sell, offer for sale, or distribute disposable food service containers that contain 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 previously often had to pay more.
Whistleblower
Changes to the state's whistleblower law will better protect those who bring up alleged illegal activity.
Solitary Confinement
An inmate can't be placed into solitary confinement for over 15 straight days.
Mobile Sports Betting
Nine mobile sportsbooks will be allowed to open in 2022. Official hope to have it running before the 2022 Super Bowl.
Nursing Home Task Force
A task force will look for ways to improve long-term care facilities statewide
Nursing Home Inspection
The New York State Department of Health will be able to have an infection inspection audit at nursing homes.
New York City Vaccine Mandate
As of Dec. 27, 2021, all private-sector New York City employees must have at least one COVID-19 vaccine.
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