This Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis P.C. discusses changes to the wage and hour laws applicable to the hospitality industry in New York State. The changes take effect December 31, 2015 and involve increases to the hourly minimum wage for non-exempt and tipped employees, as well as an increase in the minimum weekly salary employees must receive to qualify as an exempt administrative or executive employee under New York law. Other changes relate to spread-of-hours pay, the uniform allowance, and the meal credit for non-service employees. A wage order specifically covering fast food establishments also takes effect December 31, 2015.