Employers often want to control staffing costs. They may achieve that goal by keeping hourly wages low and minimizing how many staff hours they schedule. Unfortunately, some companies cross the line between attempts to minimize staffing expenses and outright wage...
Let’s be clear. If a person sexually harasses another, it’s on them. They should not be doing it and there is nothing they could say by way of explanation that makes it any less their fault. However, there are some things that can make it more likely to happen. One of...
Businesses across New York rely on mutual respect between employers and employees. The state of New York recognizes this and has implemented a host of laws that protect the rights of both workers and employers. Certain activities that employees engage in are...
The "Freelance Isn't Free" Act, initially passed in New York City in 2017, has been a significant step forward in protecting the rights of freelancers and independent contractors. The law mandates timely payment and written contracts for jobs over $800 and introduces...
There are many ways for employers to mistreat their workers and violate their rights. Failing to pay overtime wages is a common workplace issue. The legal obligation to pay at least 150% of a worker's standard hourly wage can quickly eat into company profits. While...
In some cases, a worker will develop a disability, perhaps through injury or illness. This will change their ability to do their job. They may have limitations that they did not have when they took that position. Employers may be tempted simply to fire the worker and...
When it comes to sexual harassment on the job, there is often a delay in reporting. Someone may come forward and say that they were being harassed a year ago, for example. In some cases, others will then come forward and say the same thing happened to them, but it was...
The law protects workers when they engage in certain types of conduct. Employers are in a position of authority and can sometimes abuse that power. Workers may feel vulnerable if they speak up about someone's illegal conduct at work or discrimination that they...
It’s very clear under modern labor laws that workplace discrimination is illegal. The law has established certain protected classes, such as race, age, religion and pregnancy status. These are just a few examples, but discriminating against employees within these...
There are some cases in which an employer misclassifies an employee. Typically, this happens due to the difference between contract workers and official employees. A contract worker doesn’t qualify as an employee, so they don’t get a W-2 and tend to have more freedom...
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