The hiring market in New York is challenging as it is. The state salary transparency laws make it even more complex. That is why it is important for business owners to understand these laws if they want to avoid making a costly mistake. The core requirements of salary...
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AI in hiring: Legal risks for New York employers and workers
Artificial intelligence now shapes how companies find, screen and select their candidates. Resume-scanning software, algorithmic assessments and predictive scoring tools promise efficiency. However, they also carry significant legal exposure for both employers and...
Is somebody watching? When can employers monitor you in New York?
Security cameras are everywhere. Employers can track company computers, monitor internet usage and even review emails sent through workplace systems. As technology has expanded, so have questions about how much monitoring is too much. What rights do employees have to...
Social media policies and employee speech issues
Everybody has heard of instances where a social media post has blown up, gone viral and led to problems for the poster (or their employer) in the workplace. A single post on Facebook or a TikTok reel done on an employee’s own time can sometimes trigger internal...
13 protected classes that every employer and employee must know
In a fair workplace, your merit should be the only thing that matters. Your performance, skills and dedication should drive your career forward. In fact, New York's human rights laws protect this idea by creating 13 protected classes that shield you from employment...
When do employees have to give two weeks’ notice?
In many professional work environments, there is an expectation from both employees and employers that someone who quits their job will give two weeks’ notice. When many employees accept a new job offer at another business, they will say that they cannot start for two...
When do workers have the right to overtime wages?
Employees in New York have both federal and state-level laws that protect them. Some New York laws are unique, while others reinforce or expand on baseline federal protections. As is the case for many workers across the United States, employees in New York are...
3 ways for workers to take leave to deal with personal situations
Most professionals try to keep their personal lives and careers separate. However, sometimes unusual personal situations may impact people's ability to work. Some people need to take leave to deal with personal medical issues. Others may require time off to support a...
Changes in noncompete laws are important to follow
Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented a new Noncompete Clause Rule that banned all noncompete clauses (except for senior executive contracts). In fact, the rule also nullifies existing noncompetes for all employees except senior executives and...
Documentation helps on both sides of employment disputes
When employment disputes arise, both sides may feel that they are in the right. The key to seeking a resolution often revolves around documentation and evidence. It is important to keep this in mind from the very beginning of the conflict. For example, an employer may...
