More and more employers are asking employees to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of employment. Below, we explain the benefits and drawbacks of these agreements for both employers and employees. What is arbitration? Arbitration is a means of resolving legal...
Month: November 2021
How and why employers misclassify workers
There are different categories of workers in the U.S., including regular employees, independent contractors, freelancers, and seasonal workers. Employers must classify their workers correctly, or there can be legal consequences. Unfortunately, workers can ultimately...
New York expands protections against retaliation
Too many New Yorkers face unsafe or illegal workplace conditions but fear retaliation if they report it. They worry about losing their jobs, being passed over for promotions, or getting bad references from their employers if they speak out. Workers in this difficult...
New law closes wage theft loophole
Several federal, state and local laws protect employees’ rights, but they can be complicated to understand and interpret. For instance, New York has laws prohibiting wage theft. However, employers were able to violate the intent of the law through various loopholes....
