Information contained in this publication is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or opinion, nor is it a substitute for the professional judgment of an attorney.
On June 28th, the New York City Council voted to override Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s recent veto of the city’s living wage bill. The bill would increase wages to $11.50 an hour, or $10 an hour with benefits, for employees of companies receiving $1 million or more in city subsidies—an estimated 900 individuals. In response, Mayor Bloomberg has vowed to sue to block the bill from taking effect. Council Speaker Christine Quinn has stated that if Mayor Bloomberg sues, the Council “will defend the bill, and if we defend the bill, we will win.”