Employment Law

An employee handbook is a document that outlines a company's policies, procedures and expectations for its staff. It serves as a guide for both new and current employees.  While it is not a legal contract, it can help set clear standards and avoid confusion in the...

Employers calculate their staffing based on employees working a certain number of days and getting a certain number of holidays. Yet, they should also consider that workers may also need extra time off on occasions, due to things such as personal illness, needing to...

A job applicant or employee may need an employer to make certain changes to enable them to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job without difficulties. Any change made to a work environment or a rule/practice is referred...

Have you noticed that a lot of co-workers and your employer make comments about your hair? Do you find that it costs a small fortune to purchase hair products and other chemicals to style your hair like your employer expects? Do you think that your unique hair texture...

Employers certainly want to avoid asking questions that could result in allegations of discrimination. At the same time, they need to know how to obtain important information during an interview. There’s a balancing act between asking necessary questions and avoiding...

Genetic discrimination in the workplace occurs when employers make employment decisions based on an employee’s genetic information rather than their qualifications, performance or ability to do the job. This can include decisions related to hiring, promotions, job...

Many people have some type of social media presence these days. Employers know that and often take advantage of it when possible – particularly when hiring or promoting employees. When people don’t use privacy settings, their posts are accessible to anyone who wants...

As a business owner, you’re constantly juggling multiple responsibilities, from managing your team to optimizing operations and maximizing profits. It’s easy to overlook certain legal obligations, such as classifying your workforce. Employee misclassification occurs...

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,...

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...