Category: Employment law

Employee handbooks are often treated like just another HR formality — something that gets skimmed on day one and forgotten by day two. However, in New York, handbooks can play a much more significant role for both employers and employees. While they’re not legally required, they often set the tone for workplace...

What Employers and Employees Need to Know

Remote work has shifted from a temporary solution to a long-term reality in many industries. Along with it has come a new set of legal questions, especially when employees move across state lines or work from home permanently. For both...

Sick leave has become more than just a workplace benefit—it’s a critical protection for public health and worker well-being. In 2020, New York State passed a comprehensive sick leave law that applies to most private-sector employers and employees across the state. 

Whether you're an employee trying to understand...

You get a job offer—and then come the conditions. A required drug test. Maybe even random testing after you're hired. You wonder: is this even legal in New York City? And what if you legally use marijuana during your time off?

Employee drug testing is a complex—and often...

You work set hours, follow your supervisor’s instructions, and rely on one company for your paycheck—but you’re labeled as an independent contractor. Something doesn’t add up.

In New York City, this scenario plays out in industries ranging from construction and rideshare services to marketing, hospitality, and tech. While it...

When a company announces a merger or acquisition, employees are often the last to know—and the first to worry. Suddenly, the job you’ve counted on feels uncertain. Will your position still exist? Will your manager change? What happens to your benefits, your seniority, and your security?

The truth...

Sam starts each day juggling multiple jobs—delivering food in the morning, walking dogs in the afternoon, and picking up freelance graphic design gigs in the evening. There are no benefits, no paid time off, and no HR department to call when one of the platforms suddenly slashes rates. Sam is just an...

Balancing work and personal responsibilities can be challenging, especially when employees need time off to care for family members. The New York Paid Family Leave Act (PFL) provides job-protected, paid time off for eligible employees facing major life events, such as caring for a seriously ill family member, bonding with a new...

Social media has become a significant factor in employment decisions across New York City. What employees post, like, or share online can have serious consequences, both inside and outside the workplace. Employers increasingly monitor social media activity, and in some cases, posts deemed inappropriate, offensive, or damaging to a company’s reputation can...

Religious freedom is a fundamental right, and New York City employees are legally protected from workplace discrimination based on their religious beliefs. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees’ religious practices unless doing so would create an undue hardship on business operations. Let’s explore what qualifies as a religious accommodation, how to...