Unemployment rates jumped over a percentage point in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties for January 2023. The New York State Department of Labor reports Chautauqua's rate for January was 5.1% compared with 3.8% in December and 4.8% in January … [Read more...]
Two Workshops Being Held to Help Local Businesses Find, Keep Personnel
Two events are being held this month to help local businesses find and keep personnel. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will present an online Tuesday Talks panel discussion at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 21. Guest panelists are County … [Read more...]
NYS Dept. of Labor Adopts Farm Labor Overtime Regulations
Farm labor overtime regulations have been adopted by the New York State Department of Labor. The phased-in, gradual reduction in the overtime pay threshold will begin on January 1, 2024, with the threshold set at 56 hours. The process will … [Read more...]
Unemployment Up Slightly for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus Counties for December
Unemployment ticked up slightly for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties for December 2022. The New York State Department of Labor reports Chautauqua's rate for last month was 3.8% compared with 3.5% in November and 3.7% in December … [Read more...]
NYS’ Minimum Wage Goes Up Saturday, December 31
New York State's minimum wage goes up this Saturday, December 31. Workers outside of New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County will see an increase by $1.00 per hour, from $13.20 to $14.20. Additionally, the minimum wage for home care … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.5% for November
Chautauqua County's unemployment rate rose in November to 3.5% from 2.9% in October. The State Department of Labor said November's rate is still lower than November 2021 when it was 3.9%. The state's unemployment rate has stayed steady at 4.3% for … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Accommodations Expanded in New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation expanding accommodations for breastfeeding in the workplace. Hochul said that currently, employers must give reasonable break times and make reasonable efforts to provide a space for employees to pump … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Unemployment Rate for October 2.9%
Chautauqua County's unemployment rate for October is down from a year ago. The New York State Department of Labor reported that Chautauqua's rate for last month was 2.9%, which is down 1.3% from 2021 when it was 4.2%. Cattaraugus County's … [Read more...]
Home Care Aides Getting Minimum Wage Increase
Home care aides are getting a minimum wage increase in New York State. The State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced that effective October 1, 2022, the minimum wage for home care aides has been increased to $17.00 per hour in New York City, … [Read more...]
NY Dept. of Labor Calls for Minimum Wage Increase for Upstate NY
Minimum wage could rise to $14.20 in Upstate New York at the end of 2022. New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon issued the order calling for the increase for counties outside of New York City, Long Island, and Westchester … [Read more...]
