Overhauled workplace harassment laws impact all employers, employees in New York State
Employees and employers should be aware that the 2019 New York State Legislature has made it easier for employees to make workplace harassment claims. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is…
Alert: Workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation heads to Supreme Court
The future of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals’ civil rights in the workplace will soon be in the hands of the Supreme Court. The nation’s highest…
Proposed ’Joint Employer‘ Rule Change Could Benefit Employers
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a proposed rule that would clarify when joint employment exists and, in turn, the responsibilities of “joint employers”…
Employers should prepare for proposed increase to overtime threshold
A proposed rule would increase the threshold at which employees must be paid to qualify as exempt from overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), according…
Despite laws intended to prevent it, age discrimination ‘alive and well’ in 2019
Although over fifty (“50”) years has passed since the establishment of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), age discrimination still occurs in the workplace and in…
Pay equity: Employers should be proactive in seeking new ways to fairly compensate employees, prevent bias
So much for breaking through the glass ceiling. Employers today, in some cases, are still paying men more than women with similar experience who perform similar duties, while many…
NYC employers: Are you prepared to comply with new lactation room requirements?
New York City employers should be ready to comply with new lactation laws, which are significantly stronger than current state and federal laws. The new laws go into effect March…
Instacart labor conflict affects local shoppers, reflects widespread issue
Megan Morris parks in the Wegmans lot in Johnson City from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to work as an on-demand shopper for Instacart, a grocery delivery service conducted through apps. She…
Debate over Uber, Lyft driver pay highlights discrepancies between definitions of ‘employee,’ ‘independent contractor’
Uber, Lyft and other for-hire vehicle (FHV) rides in New York City are going to cost more starting in January. The fare increase brings to light a larger employment issue that…
Employers should be mindful of employment laws when snowstorms or other emergencies disrupt business
With Winter weather around the corner, employers should make sure they understand and are in compliance with all federal employment laws. Snowstorms—and other types of emergency…