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
Employers Beware: the NY Wage Theft Prevention Act is a Potential Misclassification Minefield! The NY Wage Theft Prevention Act, which became effective April 9, 2011, requires all private sector employers with New York employees (regardless of how many) to provide those employees with a “pay notice” at the time of
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
No matter what, people have to eat. And restaurant employees will always be there to serve them. There are over 7 million people employed in restaurants in the United States, a large percentage of whom work in fast food establishments. These jobs are often very transient, and the fact is
The Freelance Isn’t Free Act and You Freelancers and independent contractors make up a significant and growing portion of the work force in New York City. Independent contractors and freelancers enjoy greater working flexibility and the independence it provides. But independent contractors and freelancers are often confronted with difficulties collecting
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
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
