General Employment Law

What New York Parents Should Know About Pregnancy and Parental Leave Rights

Preparing for a new child comes with major changes, both personally and professionally. For employees in New York City and…

18 hours ago

How to Make Sure You’re Paid Overtime Correctly in New York

Many employees in New York assume that if they work overtime hours, their paycheck will automatically reflect it correctly. Unfortunately,…

2 days ago

Lombardo v. Camuto Group LLC, Case No: 20-cv-10336

May 2026 Firm Secures a Trial Win with a Verdict worth $1,180,000.00 – Violation of New York Labor Law and…

2 weeks ago

What Are the Signs of Age and Disability Discrimination in New York Workplaces?

Workplace discrimination is not always obvious. In many New York workplaces, it does not appear as a direct statement or…

1 month ago

How the NYC ESSTA Changes Affect Your Work Schedule Requests

New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) gives employees important rights related to time off and workplace…

1 month ago

Can Employers Check Your Social Media for Hiring or Firing Decisions in New York?

In New York, employers can review publicly available social media when making hiring or firing decisions, but they cannot ask…

2 months ago

Mena v. Phase 3 Interiors LLC, and Genci Sela, individually, and Marcello Saquipulla, individually; Index No.:1:26-cv-1547

New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On February 24, 2026, Plaintiff Mena,…

2 months ago

What NYC Job Seekers Should Know About Algorithm Bias Audits (Local Law 144)

New York City’s Local Law 144 requires employers using AI or automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) for hiring or promotions…

3 months ago

How to Recognize and Report Workplace Sexual Harassment in NYC

Workplace sexual harassment in New York includes unwelcome comments, conduct, or behavior based on sex or gender that goes beyond…

3 months ago

What Protections Do New York Employees Have When Hours or Pay Are Reduced?

In New York, employees have legal protections when their hours or pay are reduced. This includes protections such as minimum…

4 months ago