The validity of non-compete clauses can be a hot-button issue, especially in New York, where the laws regarding non-compete clauses vary widely and change often. A question that often arises is whether these types of clauses are enforceable if an employer terminates...
Employment Law For Employees
When are salaried employees entitled to overtime pay?
As a salaried employee, you may think that you are not entitled to overtime pay. But depending on your job duties and how much you earn, you may be entitled to extra money for the hours you work over 40 per week. Salaried employees and overtime Whether or not you are...
Four unfair or deceptive employment issues facing gig workers in New York
Gig work is an activity in which people earn income providing on demand work, often through the use of digital platforms such as mobile applications. This type of work is an increasingly valuable component of the U.S. economy, and a Federal Reserve report states that...
Millions of workers may be reclassified under proposed changes to DOL framework
In the coming months, many employers and workers could see shifts in employee classification. Recently, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new framework to determine whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor. What could be changing? According...
New NYC Law: Job Postings Must Include a Salary Range
Nearly all New York City job postings must now include a salary range. The new salary transparency law, which took effect November 1, 2022, applies to all New York City employers with four or more employees (including the owner) or one or more domestic workers. The...
Employees: 4 mistakes to avoid on social media
It may seem like your social media presence has nothing to do with your professional life. However, with so much of our lives playing out on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok, statements we make or behaviors we exhibit on social media can trigger...
Scheduling and sick leave violations trigger costly penalties
New York City law affords workers several protections to ensure they are treated and paid fairly. However, companies violate these laws far too often, depriving employees of rights and earnings to which they are entitled. Taking legal action against these employers...
Understanding job reinstatement after wrongful termination
Getting fired is always stressful and upsetting, and can be even more so if you were fired for an illegal reason, In that situation, getting your job back may or may not be something you are interested in. What is job reinstatement? If your employer fires your...
Has your employer misclassified you?
The way an employer classifies your employment can dictate much more than you might realize, from the amount you get paid to your rights in the event of an accident. There could be costly consequences if your employer misclassifies your role, so it is crucial to be...
What rights do New York employees have regarding cannabis?
It has been just over a year since the state of New York legalized the use of recreational cannabis. Since then, you may have run into concerns or questions about how legalization affects workers. If you are an employee If you work in New York and legally use...
