All employees in New York are protected from discrimination. New York has some stringent laws in this area, and there are also laws at a federal level, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. This protects workers from discrimination based on race, ethnicity,...
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Are non-compete agreements still valid in New York?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Oct 3, 2024 | Employment Law
There has been a growing movement toward limiting or banning non-compete agreements in various states. On a federal level, the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) issued a non-compete ban that was stayed by a federal court before it went into effect. New York has not...
Are tip pools legal in New York?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Sep 16, 2024 | Employment Law
The traditional way for tips to be divided is simply for the waiter or waitress who receives the tip to keep the full amount to themselves. Tips can be left on tables or given through credit cards. Either way, the worker who earned the tip gets to keep it as a direct...
New York’s lactation and prenatal leave laws
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Jul 17, 2024 | Employment Law
New York State is implementing measures in protecting the rights of nursing mothers and mothers-to-be. One law went into effect on June 19, 2024, and the other will begin in 2025 and will be the first of its kind in the nation. What do the New Milk Expression Law and...
What wage deductions are unlawful in New York?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Jul 4, 2024 | Employment Law
Conducting wage deductions can be challenging for employers when pay regulations vary per state. These policies could be strict, making companies prone to mistakes. Since the penalties for these wage-related violations could be hefty, employers should thoroughly check...
What are reasonable workplace accommodations?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | May 23, 2024 | Employment Law
As an employer, you are legally obligated to create an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against individuals living with disabilities. This is what reasonable accommodations are all about. In a nutshell, a reasonable accommodation constitutes...
What are “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing”?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Apr 4, 2024 | Employment Law
In the last few years, many people have been participating in trends called “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing”. These terms can seem confusing for people who hear them out of context. They are primarily used by employees and employers to explain a specific situation...
Do you know the characteristics that federal employment law protects explicitly?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Apr 4, 2024 | Employment Law
Employment law exists to help ensure fair treatment for everyone in the workplace. A core principle within this legal framework is the concept of protected characteristics. These parts of an individual identity are immutable. These characteristics represent elements...
Steps to take if you’re a victim of workplace discrimination
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Mar 26, 2024 | Employment Law
If you have been discriminated against at your job, it is important to understand how to protect your legal rights moving forward. Any form of workplace discrimination based on certain protected characteristics is unlawful, and you should not hesitate to take the...
Are LGBTQ+ workers legally protected from discrimination?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Feb 21, 2024 | Employment Law
Legal protections to protect LGBTQ+ workers from discrimination in the workplace have significantly evolved over the years, at both the state and federal levels. At present, LGBTQ+ employees are afforded federal protections against discrimination, thanks to landmark...
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