In April, Governor Cuomo signed into law a major increase in the minimum wage paid by New York employers. The wage hike will be implemented incrementally starting at the end of 2016, with different rates of increase applicable depending on the size and location of the business, as follows: For New York City employees working for companies with 11 or more employees: $11 as of 12/31/16 $13 as of 12/31/17 $15 as of 12/31/18 For New York City employees employed by companies with