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
In today’s economy, working longer hours are a way of life for those who want to get ahead or simply stay employed. For many, these increased demands preclude the ability or desire to spend time dating. As a result, many employees turn to the workplace to find their romantic partners.
Should I sue my employer? Maybe. Speaking in very general terms, there are three major categories of laws protecting employees. These categories are: (1) discrimination law, (2) leave law, and (3) wage payment law. Below is a very brief discussion of each: If you are having issues with your employer,
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
Who or What is a Faithless Servant? As an employee in New York, you are required to be loyal to your employer and not act in a way that is inconsistent with the trust your employer placed in you.[1] This means if you work as a security guard, you cannot
It happens. Sometimes you end up working through lunch. Your boss is pressed for time on a deadline and needs you to lend a hand. When this happens, though, you should be compensated appropriately for your time. Unfortunately, that was not the case according to Carla Muskrath. After more than
We get this question frequently. Fortunately, there is a simple answer: there is no such thing as wrongful termination. However, under some circumstances, the decision to terminate an employee may be unlawful. Below are the two most common examples of what most people refer to as “Wrongful Termination” It’s never easy
Will Settlement of My Sexual Harassment Law Claim in New York Be A Secret? The answer is it can be, but only if you want it to be. It is very common for employers to want the resolution of a sexual harassment law issue in New York to be kept
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
