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...
Having a loved one with a serious health condition or welcoming a child into your family can completely change your life. To protect workers in these situations and allow them to take the time they need to care for family members without losing their jobs or income,...
If you are expecting a baby, you probably have a long list of things you need to do to prepare. If you are currently working, you will want to prepare to request leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or New York State Paid Family Leave (PFL). Marking...
As businesses continue to embrace automated tools to make operations easier and more efficient, employers and employees must remain vigilant against biases that are embedded in these tools. AI biases may be particularly concerning for employees who work for companies...
Many New York teenagers have jobs. However, work should not come at the expense of their safety or academic pursuits, which is why labor laws put limits on the types and amount of work minors can do. But could these laws be changing? A troubling trend emerging? In...
Sexual harassment can make the workplace tense and stressful. It can affect the well-being, performance, and dynamics of both the victim and their coworkers. What is quid pro quo sexual harassment? Quid pro quo is a Latin phrase that means “something for something”....
Unfortunately, employees can be laid off while on FMLA leave. However, employers must follow certain rules before laying off an employee on protected leave, and their failure to do so could be unlawful. What is the FMLA? The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a...
Human trafficking and related offenses are federal crimes under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. But not everyone has a clear understanding of what constitutes human trafficking or how to identify a trafficking victim. What is human trafficking? Trafficking...
Employees who work in New York are legally entitled to time off from work for a number of reasons, such as illness and caring for family members. Under a new law, employees can sue employers who penalize them for taking legally protected time off and recover damages...
Many restaurant workers, including wait staff, bartenders, captains, and bussing staff, receive tips as part of their compensation. A tip credit or tip allowance allows employers to pay tipped employees a certain amount less than minimum wage, as long as the...
