What to Do if You are Misclassified as an Independent Contractor
This article was updated in July 2026 to reflect current statistics related to employees who are misclassified as independent contractors. Are you unsure if you are an employee or…
Your Child Is Being Bullied: When Should You Call an Education Lawyer?
If your child’s school ignores a bullying complaint, your options as a parent become increasingly limited. Learning where the legal obligations of a school begin, and what…
What Employees Need to Know About New York State’s Wage and Hour Laws
New York wage and hour laws impose obligations that amplify and extend what federal law requires. Employers in New York must comply with a layered regulatory framework, which…
What to Do if You Are Appreciated at Home but Discriminated Against at Work
Are you a mother or caregiver who has been passed over for promotions at your place of work because of your responsibilities at home? It is considered discrimination when an…
The Difference Between Title IX Investigations and School Discipline Proceedings in New York State
Title IX investigations in New York State and school discipline proceedings are distinct legal processes that operate under different frameworks, applying different standards of…
Are You Being Paid Fairly? What to Know about the Fair Labor Standards Act
Did you know that employees in all U.S. states are protected under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding their pay, in addition to specific protections provided on…
Many MSPB Appeals Not Getting Reviewed Despite Quorum
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — Even though the three-seat MSPB governing board has a quorum of two members, many appeals of hearing officer decisions brought there are not…
What Constitutes Retaliation Under New York Law?
Retaliation under New York law occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for exercising statutorily protected rights. New York prohibits this conduct across…
New Law Bans Consumer Credit Checks for Employees, Prospective Employees in New York State
With “little to no evidence” indicating a correlation between credit history and job performance, a new law will ban employers, labor organizations or employment agencies from…
How New York State’s Pay Transparency Laws Impact Workplace Disputes
New York state’s pay transparency laws are changing how employers approach compensation and how employees respond when something doesn’t seem right. New York State businesses…