Am I entitled to NY overtime pay? Both the New York overtime pay laws (New York Minimum Wage Act) and the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) require that employers pay overtime to those individuals who are not “exempt” from the overtime requirements. A non-exempt employee must be paid time
Small business owners in New York are often so inundated with the day-to-day hustle of increasing revenue, marketing, and actually working, that they often overlook federal and state wage and hour laws. But be warned: failure to properly pay employees can significantly harm your business. However, a few simple pointers
We’re a busy employment law firm. We get tons of calls from potential clients. Their claims run the gamut of employment law – discrimination to unpaid wages, severance and retaliation. We try to help as many people as we can. But there’s only so much that can be done. If
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to engage in an interactive process with a disabled employee to determine whether the employer can provide a reasonable accommodation under the ADA to the disabled employee. A reasonable accommodation under the ADA requires that the employee be able to perform essential
What are the required forms for new hires in New York? If you are an employer in New York, there are several forms that you should have each of your new hires fill out under New York and federal law. The following post sets forth the required forms for new
There are many reasons to consult and hire a NY Employment Lawyer. You may have been fired on the basis of your age, race, disability, gender or sexual orientation. Similarly, it is possible that you encounter resistance when trying to take family leave time. It could be an explicit message
