In New York, many employers still enforce dress codes, even in today’s more casual work culture. Whether it’s requiring business attire in a law office or setting safety standards for a construction site, dress codes can serve legitimate purposes. But there are limits. Employers must be careful not to create or enforce policies that discriminate […]
New York City workers must be aware of their rights and obligations in the workplace. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about employment law that can lead you astray. Believing any of the common myths can lead to unfair treatment, underpayment, and other problems. Here are three common employment law myths debunked for New York City […]
New York Employment Law Firm Represents a Collective Group of Drivers Firm represented a collective group of drivers against their former employer, a business that provides limousine, sprinter, bus, and other transportation services to individuals in the State of New York. Defendant retained a substantial portion of the gratuities that its customers intended for its […]
New York Employment Benefit Requirements As an employee, there are certain benefits to which you are entitled. For instance, workers are guaranteed. A minimum wage, which varies based on where you are working in the state Overtime pay at 1.5 times your base rate when you work more than 40 hours in a calendar week […]
New York’s Temporary Schedule Change Law In July 2018, a New York City law went into effect that made it a requirement for employers to grant up to two temporary schedule changes for employees dealing with “personal events.” The new law, called NYC Temporary Schedule Change Law, applies to all New York City employees who […]
Domestic violence happens in the home, but it affects every aspect of a victim’s life. This is especially true when it comes to work. Someone who is being abused by someone in their home might find it difficult to function in the workplace. Even if they manage the emotional aspects of their abuse, there are […]
The start of your first job is one of the most exciting times in your life, but it can also be intimidating. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done to prepare or how qualified you are for the job, there’s still a lot that can go wrong. Those who are new to the workforce are especially […]
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