Running a business in New York demands careful attention to a complex and evolving body of labor laws. From wage and hour requirements to employee classification and leave policies, these regulations shape nearly every aspect of your workplace. Failing to keep pace...
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What are the potential consequences of misclassifying a worker?
Onboarding new employees comes with a variety of expenses. There are recruitment and potentially relocation costs to cover. Employers pay for training and safety equipment. The company must ensure that the budget accounts for base wages and the cost of benefits....
Employers: How to handle reasonable accommodation requests
Reasonable accommodation requests require employers to balance employee rights with workplace operations and business realities. When handled improperly, these situations increase the risk of disability discrimination claims and workplace disputes that can be...
Prohibiting wage disclosure could be a labor rights violation
Employers generally try to control the wages they provide workers to minimize their staffing expenses. They may attempt to offer each new hire or recently-promoted worker the lowest wages that they can potentially justify. People holding similar roles within the...
Is time clock rounding legal in New York?
Businesses in New York need to conform to both state and federal laws. Employers typically classify their workers as either hourly professionals or salaried professionals. Accurate time clock reporting is necessary regardless of the employment arrangement. However, it...
When can workers take paid leave in New York?
Some professionals are eligible for paid time off provided by their employers. Paid time off could include sick leave, vacation leave and personal days. Unfortunately, not every professional has access to paid time off provided by their employers. Those experiencing...
Do no reports of sexual harassment mean there is none?
If you go to your employer with a complaint about someone sexually harassing you, they might be genuinely surprised. They might tell you that this is the first time anyone has ever reported such a thing, be that in that workplace or against the particular person. Yet,...
Changes to state law clarify employees’ IP rights in New York
If a business creates something – whether it’s software, toys, food products, designs or processes -- the creations are typically made by their employees who were likely hired for their knowledge, experience, talent and education. The business generally has the right...
Does your employer have a right to access your social media?
Some people who have social media accounts choose to make them private. This typically means that the only people who can see your posts are those you allow (generally known as followers or friends, depending on the site). Employers know that applicants’ and current...
Retaliation is forbidden in the workplace
Employers have to abide by specific laws, including those that outline how they must treat employees. One of these laws forbids the employer from retaliating against employees if those employees participate in a protected activity. Retaliation is any negative...
