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If you work in retail, fast food or utility safety in New York City, the Fair Workweek Law is designed to protect your rights to predictable schedules and fair pay. The law is a big step towards fairer work conditions for you and your coworkers. Knowing your rights...
Businesses in New York sometimes offer benefits and supplemental forms of income in addition to base pay. Workers are sometimes unsure of their rights and may fail to properly assert themselves when employers do not uphold their promises related to wages and...
For New Yorkers whose pets are beloved family members, when their animal is sick or injured, nothing else matters besides getting them the care they need. If a bill proposed last month in the New York City Council succeeds, many employees will be able to use their...
Misclassification of independent contractors is a common issue in New York, and it can result in significant consequences for affected workers. When an employer incorrectly classifies an employee as an independent contractor, that worker is denied important...
The birth of a little one is a joyous occasion. However, for some expectant mothers in the workplace, it can also be a time of stress. When companies give their employees a hard time for prenatal appointments or expressing breast milk for their newborn, it can create...
Disability discrimination is illegal under federal statutes. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helped enshrine key protections for people with disabling medical conditions. Employees should not have to worry about businesses considering their disabling medical...
Sexual harassment is something that many employees experience on the job. It is illegal, but it still happens. Examples of harassment include quid pro quo arrangements – exchanging sexual favors for a promotion, for instance – hostile work environments, exploitation...
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...