The New York City Council has introduced a bill (T2015-2812) that seeks to establish an Office of Labor Standards (“Office”). The bill, which would amend the New York City Charter and the Administrative Code of the City of New York, provides for the creation of an Office either within the Executive Office of the Mayor or within a Department or Agency that would be headed by an appointed Director. Pursuant to the bill, the Director is charged with providing education, consultation and enforcement services... Continue Reading