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Katherine Muniz

Katherine is a New York-based digital writer who joined Fingercheck in 2015. She promotes Fingercheck through the power of the written word. She graduated from Fordham University with a B.A. in Communications and Media Studies with a focus on Journalism. Connect with her on LinkedIn

By: Katherine Muniz Apr 24, 2018

What to Know About New York’s Spread of Hours Law

If you’re an employer in New York State, you may have questions about the “Spread of hours” law. This refers to the wage and hour protections that entitle service industry workers to an extra hour of pay when they work a “spread of

New York city buildings and cabs as New York marks important announcements affecting taxes and deductions for payroll.

By: Katherine Muniz Jul 12, 2017

Notice of New York City Withholding Tax Changes & New Payroll Deduction

We would like to notify our New York payroll clients of some minor but important payroll changes they might notice on their employees’ pay stubs. Starting July 1, we automatically began deducting 0.126% of each employee’s weekly wage

Close-up of Statue of Liberty's crown symbolizing liberty as New York bans employers from asking job applicants about pay history.

By: Katherine Muniz Apr 07, 2017

NYC Passes Legislation Banning Employers From Asking About Pay History

The New York City Council voted Wednesday, April 5 to approve legislation that will ban employers from asking job applicants about their pay history when considering them during the hiring process. The bill will impact approximately 3.8 mil

Employee cashes paycard at ATM under new New York City wage payment regulations.

By: Katherine Muniz Mar 01, 2017

New York’s Regulatory Overhaul Limiting Wage Payment via Paycard & Direct Deposit Halted

On September 7, 2016, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) approved new wage payment regulations that would require New York employers to satisfy stringent notice requirements and obtain employee consent before paying wages b

Black blood pressure meter ties in with the states that currently have sick leave laws.

By: Katherine Muniz Feb 20, 2017

Overview of All U.S. State & City Sick Leave Laws

In 2012, Connecticut became the first state in the nation to require employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees. Though limited in scope (only service workers are eligible for paid sick leave under Connecticut's Paid Sick

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Tag: new york

Katherine Muniz

What to Know About New York’s Spread of Hours Law

Notice of New York City Withholding Tax Changes & New Payroll Deduction

NYC Passes Legislation Banning Employers From Asking About Pay History

New York’s Regulatory Overhaul Limiting Wage Payment via Paycard & Direct Deposit Halted

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