Most employment relationships are at-will, meaning that both the employer and employee are free to terminate it at any time and for any reason. However, a new proposal could significantly alter the at-will nature of most employment in New York City, by prohibiting employers from…
Late last year, Congress passed The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act. While New York State already had laws defining and protecting the rights of nursing employees, the new federal law creates protections for millions of more employees. Compliance with New York…
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 an employee without…
Noncompete agreements have been a hotly debated topic recently. Now, the future of these agreements could be in limbo as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule that would bar employers from using these clauses. The case for banning noncompete agreements The…
No one wants to conduct layoffs, but they can be crucial for a struggling or changing business. However, employers who make certain mistakes when laying people off can wind up causing more problems for themselves. Discriminating against workers Deciding who to lay off can create…
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 to a statement from the DOL,…