When you accept a job that offers hourly compensation, you expect that your employer will pay you for the time you invest. There are numerous ways that businesses could unfairly deprive their hourly workers of appropriate wages. Making you work off the clock is one...
Employee Rights
Can your employer require you to receive the Covid-19 vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccine has been widely available to Americans for several months. Yet, many haven't committed to taking it for one reason or another. Many employers are making plans to have their workers return to the office following a long gap, and quite a few of...
Reported details about New York’s labor lawsuit against Chipotle
Many workers in the nation are fascinated by a lawsuit New York City recently filed against Chipotle Mexican Grill. Many do not know that this is not the first time New York has targeted the popular restaurant chain. According to an article published by Food &...
What is retaliation in employment law?
Some employees deal with things they shouldn’t have to at work because they’re concerned about what will happen if they file a complaint. One thing that these individuals should remember is that retaliation is illegal when it’s connected to an employee filing a...
Can you be required to donate to your company’s favorite charity?
Most people have had a boss who brings a sign-up list to work for Girl Scout cookies, gift wrap, candy bars or whatever their child is selling. Even if you feel a bit of pressure to buy something, it probably won’t set you back more than a few dollars. But what about...
Can your employer require you to skip your meal breaks?
New York has several state laws that entitle employees with shifts that last at least six hours to receive meal breaks. Employees sometimes wonder whether their employers' behavior violates their rights. If the company that you work for makes you work without a...
Can your employer force you to work on religious holidays?
Freedom of religion is one of the basic rights that form the backbone of American society. It is so important that it is part of the First Amendment to the Constitution. Your right to freedom of religion includes the right to be free from religious discrimination in...
The new rules on sick leave in New York City
New York is getting serious about employee rights when it comes to sick leave. On Sept. 30, 2020, the state’s new permanent sick leave law went into effect. It could be a game-changer when it comes to providing financial security for people who are either struggling...
Paid sick leave soon mandatory in New York
Employees in New York City can already earn paid sick leave. As of the start of the new year, workers statewide will follow suit. Updates to the labor laws require all employers to provide an opportunity for workers to earn paid time away from work. While the accrual...
Uber and Lyft addressed by Labor Department in proposed rule
The question of whether Uber and Lyft drivers should be classified as employees or independent contractors is one that seems to come up often. The United States Labor Department recently proposed a rule that clarifies the differences between the two. The rule notes...
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