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...
Employment Law For Employees
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...
Understanding the true toll of harassment and discrimination
Given the considerable legal implications of harassment and discrimination claims, the focus is often on the legal outcomes and consequences of these types of claims. However, there are a host of other ways these claims can impact victims. Physical and mental health...
It’s complicated: Navigating workplace relationships
A survey from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) revealed that roughly one-third of people were involved in a romantic relationship last year. Finding love at work is certainly not uncommon, but these relationships can still trigger legal and...
What does the pay transparency law mean for New Yorkers?
The new year has brought many new laws that directly affect New York employees and employers. The most recent is a pay transparency law. This measure could dramatically improve the gender pay gap and empower employees to make informed employment decisions. Below, we...
Do you know your employer’s digital privacy policy?
Thousands of New Yorkers will start new jobs in 2022. This can mean new expectations and workplace rights of which employees should be aware. For example, a new law requires private employers to provide its employees with notice of electronic monitoring. If you start...
What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
State and federal laws prohibit discriminating against pregnant women. However, too many employers ignore these laws or find ways around compliance. Thus, additional legislative efforts are necessary to reinforce legal protections for pregnant workers and close gaps...
Pros and cons of arbitrating an employment dispute
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...
