Overtime costs at New York state agencies jumped 22.7% in 2025 to a total of $1.6 billion, even as overtime hours rose a far smaller 5.9%, or 1.4 million hours, according to an annual report released ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New York State agencies spent $1.6 billion on overtime in 2025, a 22.7% jump from the previous year, even as the state workforce ...

The NYPD estimates that mandatory 12-hour shifts ordered by Commissioner Jessica Tisch for the week of July 4 celebrations and a FIFA World Cup match could cost the city up to $92 million and add to ...

New York and New York City lawmakers were busy throughout 2025 enacting labor and employment-related legislation. Understanding these critical legal updates is essential for employers seeking to ...

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - New York’s prison system is driving a ballooning overtime bill for state employees, accounting for more than 80% of the $1.6 billion paid out last year despite nominal ...

On 9, 2026, Governor Hochul signed the Construction Reporting Pay Act (S.9843/A.6950) into law as Chapter 291 of the Laws of 2026. The ...