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Minimum Wage Rates Effective 1/1/2026 & Holiday Closures

 Minimum Wage Rates

Effective January 1, 2026, the following minimum wage rates will be in effect in New York State:

  • NYC, Long Island, Westchester County: $17.00/hr

  • Remainder of New York State: $16.00/hr

For more information on these minimum wage changes go to: https://www.ny.gov/new-york-states-minimum-wage/new-york-sta...

The minimum salary required in New York State for the executive and administrative exemptions will remain as follows:

  • NYC, Long Island, Westchester County: $1,275/week

  • Remainder of NYS: $1,199.10/week

 Holiday Closures

In observance of the holidays, our office will be closed December 24-26 and December 31-January 2, and will re-open Monday, January 5, 2026.

  We wish you and your loved ones Happy Holidays, and a safe, healthy, and Happy New Year! 

Kevin Zulch