Taking adverse actions against an employee can be an unpleasant task for employers. Unfortunately, it could also be illegal. For instance, employers can face serious penalties if an adverse employment action is retaliatory. An unwelcome - and unlawful - surprise...
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Could this pro-worker law gain national traction?
U.S. business laws and customary practices generally track those that feature in other developed countries in many respects. But not all. One notable exception is the long-entrenched at-will labor law standard. In a nutshell, at-will employment means this: Company...
NY’s Taylor Law: Key legislation covering public employees
In previous blog posts, we have stressed that myriad labor issues and concerns “affect businesses on a daily basis.” The sheer variety and number of relevant employment laws and state agencies commanding oversight in the labor realm are strong evidence of that. One...
NY businesses face routine scrutiny from regulatory organizations
Anyone who thinks that New York business principals are routinely focused narrowly on company growth and profit margins has never been involved in managing a commercial enterprise. There often aren’t enough hours in a day that allow key decision makers to address and...
Noncompete agreements prominent in “cloud” company disputes
It hardly seems surprising that litigation – quickly and routinely triggered – features notably in the so-called “cloud” business. Commercial-world references to the cloud can pertain to matters spanning computing, marketing, varying applications, storage and...
Employers will want to know about this recent SCOTUS labor law ruling
We referenced the labor law term “protected class” in a recent blog post. We noted in our June 9 entry that an employer’s discriminatory behavior targeting any of several enumerated safeguards cited in Title VII of the seminal 1964 Civil Rights Act is “a flat...
What is a “protected class” in the employment law realm?
Saying that employees are protected in New York workplaces and nationally is more than just a casual observation. In fact, the term has both a generalized and quite specific meaning when applied to American labor. In today’s blog post, we focus on the latter...
What if I do not authorize overtime hours?
Having a great staff can is beneficial to you, your employees and your business. Your business can grow and be successful, and your employees can be proud of their work and take home a paycheck. Creating a budget for your employees can be challenging. In addition to...
Adding a non-compete for current employees
Your employees are a terrific asset. They can help you support a higher volume of client needs and they can help you with areas where you are weak. Unfortunately, however, employees can also be a risk. No matter what you do, there will be a day when your employees...
Finding out how much do you need to pay your employees
Increases in New York's minimum wage went into effect on Dec. 31. The changes impact businesses differently depending on where in the state your business is located. The concern about such changes goes beyond the increased costs employers will face. It is also...
