New York rules to get right
- Salary ranges in job postings (New York State for employers with 4+ employees; New York City has its own law)
- Annual interactive sexual harassment prevention training and a written policy for all employers
- New York Paid Family Leave and statutory disability benefits coverage
- Wage Theft Prevention Act pay notice at hire
- Paid sick leave under state law and NYC's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act
- NYC Local Law 144: bias audits and notices before using automated employment decision tools in hiring or promotion
For fintech teams in New York
Fintechs in New York often also work with partner banks and state regulators, which raises the bar on background checks, conflicts policies and access controls. We build HR policies with those expectations in mind and coordinate with your compliance lead and counsel.
General information, current as of 2026-10-12. Employment law changes often and varies by state and city. This is not legal advice; confirm specifics with employment counsel.
Frequently asked questions
Does NYC Local Law 144 apply to us?
It applies if you use an automated employment decision tool to substantially assist hiring or promotion decisions for NYC candidates or employees. We help inventory tools and set up the audit and notice process with your counsel.