Category: Employment law

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...

Employers have a legitimate interest in monitoring workplace activities to ensure productivity, protect company assets, and prevent misconduct. However, employee surveillance is a legally complex issue, particularly in New York, where strict privacy laws protect workers from excessive or unlawful monitoring.

While businesses may track emails, phone calls,...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way businesses recruit and hire employees. Many New York City employers now use AI-driven tools to screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates. While AI can streamline hiring, it also raises serious legal concerns about bias, discrimination, and transparency.

New York City has...