Employers in New York City have a legal obligation to address complaints of sexual harassment and can be held liable for failing to do so. While employers can be held strictly liable for supervisor sexual misconduct, they can also be held responsible for non-supervisor sexual harassment. If you have been harassed by...
Brian Flores Files Class Action Lawsuit Against NFL Alleging Racial Discrimination
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has filed a lawsuit against the National Football League (NFL), the New York Giants, the Denver Broncos, and the Dolphins, alleging racial discrimination regarding interviews with the Giants and Broncos and his firing by Miami at the end of the regular season.
How Is Overtime Calculated for Employees Who Are Paid on a Piece Rate Basis?
Piece-rate pay is still a common practice in some industries. Rather than hourly or salary pay, piece-rate workers are paid on the number of units produced within a set period of time. While this sounds straightforward, calculating rates of pay and overtime for piece-rate workers can be complicated. The best way for...
Salary Disclosure Law For NYC Employers Takes Effect May 15, 2022
Effective May 15, 2022, certain employers in New York City will be required to disclose salary ranges when advertising positions. The law is part of a trend toward greater pay transparency that is taking hold in cities and states around the country. At this juncture, a final rule implementing the new disclosure...
Common Overtime Wage Violations in New York
Under federal and state law, eligible workers are entitled to overtime pay, but overtime violations are commonplace. If you believe your employer has failed to properly pay you overtime, talk to an experienced employment lawyer. Let’s take a look at how employers in New York violate overtime pay rules.
What Does At-Will Employment Mean In New York?
When it comes to firing workers in New York, employers have an unfair advantage. All workers in the state are employed “at will,” which means they can be fired with or without cause and with no advance warning. Employers cannot terminate employees for unlawful or discriminatory reasons, however, or in violation of...
Common Employment Disputes in New York
Despite federal, state, and local laws governing workplaces in New York, employment-related disputes are commonplace. From discrimination to harassment to wage disputes and wrongful termination, it takes an experienced employment lawyer to protect your rights.
Employment DiscriminationEmployees in New York City are protected against...
How the Law Protects Disabled Workers Against Discrimination
Disabled workers in New York and around the country are protected against discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as by state and local laws. Unfortunately, disabled individuals are frequently denied job opportunities or reasonable accommodations that might allow them to perform their job duties.
If...
My Boss Isn’t Paying me for Overtime. What are my rights?
Under federal and state law, employers in New York are required to pay their employees overtime premium pay when they work more than 40 hours in a week. An employer that fails to do so can be held liable through an individual claim or a class-action lawsuit. If you have been illegally...
In Focus: New York City’s Vaccine Mandate for Private Employers
New York City’s vaccination mandate takes effect on December 27. All private-sector employers in the city will be required to ensure their employees are vaccinated against Covid-19. While the mandate will likely face legal challenges, the courts have sided with the city in litigation over previous mandates. The best way for employers...