The New York City Fair Chance Act (“FCA”), which took effect in October 2015, generally prohibits New York City employers from inquiring about an applicant’s or employee’s criminal conviction record before a conditional offer of employment has been made. Under the FCA, employers are also prohibited from searching public records to obtain information related to […]
As millions of workers continue to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some employers are welcoming their staff back to retain some sense of normalcy. Part of that normalcy is re-enforcing workplace dress codes that may have been relaxed while employees worked from home. Generally, employers are legally allowed to regulate their employees’ […]
Age discrimination is one of the most common forms of discrimination in the workplace. How do you know if you’re a victim and what should you do if you’re affected? What is Age Discrimination? Under federal law, age discrimination is the negative treatment of an employee over 40 years old due solely to his or […]
There are many protections in place to prevent discrimination in the workplace, but are there any protections for those addicted to opioids? What the ADA Says about Addiction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) offers no protection for the ongoing use of illegal narcotics. However, those who are in recovery do have protection. It doesn’t […]
New Action filed in the Eastern District Of New York Saltos v. Edita’s Bar & Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Flamingo Bar & Grill, and Doll’s Rest Inc., and Edita D’Angelo, individually, Civil Case No.:21-cv-00509 On January 29, 2021, Plaintiff Saltos filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York against EDITA’S […]
You provide a lot of personal information to your employer. It begins as soon as you apply and if you are hired, you essentially turn over all identifying information to the company. It’s a risk anytime you share personal information and you must be sure the recipient does everything possible to protect you. Employers must […]
On January 26, 2021, Senate Democrats introduced legislation to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $15.00 per hour. House Democrats originally introduced the bill in 2019 as the “Raise the Wage Act,” and the House of Representatives passed the bill on July 18, 2019, however it was not passed in the […]
One of the most intimidating workplace occurrences is a human resources investigation. What do you need to know if you are the target of an HR investigation? What is Human Resources? Your employer’s human resources or HR department performs a variety of functions. They are responsible for onboarding new hires and off-boarding employees that are […]
New Action filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York Gomez v. 1701 Pizza LTD d/b/a Luigi’s Pizza, and Salvatore Romano, individually, and Luigi Romano, individually, Index No.:150885/2021 On January 26, 2021, Plaintiff Gomez filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County […]
Minimum Wage Increase The New Year ushered in changes for New York workers. These changes include an increase in the minimum wage and new sick leave law. New York is one of several states that guarantee pay for workers recovering from an illness, caring for a sick family member, or seeking treatment for a variety […]
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