Law360 Quotes Howard Wexler on NYC Wage Policy Shifts

Law360 featured Seyfarth partner Howard Wexler in its January 7 article, “Mamdani Expected To Shift NYC Wage Policies.” The piece examines anticipated changes under New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, including a potential $30 minimum wage and stricter enforcement of worker protections.

"Given the mandate that the new mayor believes he has, employers need to be prepared for expansions of wage and hour laws," Wexler told Law360, noting the prospect of increased audits, stricter penalties, and less tolerance for technical errors as the city adopts a more pro-worker stance.

The full article is available here.