What Happens If I Report Wage Theft at Work in NYC?
Reporting wage theft in New York City can trigger an investigation, protect your right to unpaid wages, and potentially lead to compensation for lost earnings. While many employees worry about consequences, the law provides strong protections against retaliation when you come forward.
Key TakeawaysCan My Employer Fire Me for Calling Out Sick in NYC?
In New York City, your employer generally cannot fire you for taking protected sick leave. If you use sick time under the law and follow your employer’s policies, termination or discipline for calling out sick may be illegal retaliation.
What Sick Leave Laws Apply in NYC?Do I Still Qualify for Overtime in NYC in 2026?
Is Time Spent Opening or Closing Paid Work in New York?
In New York, time spent opening or closing a workplace is generally considered paid work if it is required and benefits the employer. If you are performing job-related tasks before or after your scheduled shift, that time is typically compensable, even if it is not listed on your schedule.
Supreme Court Ruling Narrows Arbitration Shield for Employers
Ruling clarifies that some last-mile delivery drivers are exempt from mandatory arbitration requirements.
Employment attorney Douglas Lipsky of Lipsky Lowe LLP is commenting on a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision involving transportation workers and mandatory arbitration.
The Court ruled that certain last-mile delivery drivers...
New Jersey Finalizes Independent Contractor Rules Under the ABC Test
New Jersey employment lawyer weighs in on regulations that could make contractor classification more difficult for businesses.
Employment law firm Lipsky Lowe LLP warns that New Jersey’s newly finalized independent contractor regulations could make it significantly harder for businesses to classify workers as contractors under state law.
How the NYC Gender-Motivated Violence Lookback Window Works
If you experienced gender-motivated violence in New York City, a new law may give you the right to file a civil lawsuit, even if the abuse happened years or decades ago. Effective January 29, 2026, NYC Bill 1297-A amended the Gender-Motivated Violence Act (GMVA), reopening an 18-month lookback window for survivors whose...
New York’s “Trapped at Work” Act: What Employees Need to Know
New York's Trapped at Work Act, signed December 19, 2025, prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign agreements that impose repayment obligations if they leave before a set period. These "stay-or-pay" provisions are now declared void and unenforceable under New York Labor Law. In addition, amendments signed on February 13, 2026,...
What Is a “Clopening” Shift and What Does It Mean for Workers?
A “clopening” shift happens when an employee is scheduled to close a workplace late at night and then return early the next morning to open. These back-to-back shifts often leave workers with little time to rest. In New York City, clopening practices are regulated in certain industries under the Fair Workweek Law,...
NYC Grocery Delivery Worker Protections: What Changed in 2025 and What Rights You Have Now
NYC grocery delivery workers gained stronger wage protections in 2025 under updated city rules governing app-based platforms. The Minimum Pay Rate framework that applies to restaurant delivery workers also covers grocery delivery workers operating through qualifying platforms. As of April 1, 2025, the minimum required pay rate is $21.44 per hour, excluding...