When you get your paycheck, you may be happy to see what is in front of you. But if you see a number that is not representative of the time you’ve worked, it can feel like a letdown and like money was stolen from you. It is true, the changes in federal and state tax...
Employment Law
How do I know if I’m really a contractor in New Jersey?
In the intricate world of New Jersey employment law, discerning whether you are an independent contractor or an employee is pivotal. This distinction bears significant weight on your legal rights and the availability of benefits. Distinction between contractor and...
New York fighting wage theft
It can be difficult to make ends meet in New York. This can be made even harder if workers are not paid the wages they are owed. Wage theft comes in many forms. It could involve an employer failing to pay the minimum wage, refusing to pay overtime or shortchanging...
Why should you know your employee classification?
Understanding your employment classification is a fundamental aspect of your working life that affects far more than just your job title. It carries substantial implications for your career, finances and personal life. Knowing the distinction between an independent...
Overtime pay: Who is eligible and who’s exempt?
If you’re an employee in New Jersey, you might be questioning your eligibility for overtime pay. Overtime is the additional compensation you’re entitled to when working more than the standard 40-hour workweek. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you should...
Study finds Asian Americans are still confronted by discrimination
People from around the world live and work in New York and New Jersey. While cultures, customs and different beliefs are readily accepted, there are still issues with discrimination. In an employment setting, that can cause problems that need to be addressed. It can...
The labor of human beings is not a commodity
Every person has the legal right to equality, fairness and justice because of the New York State Constitution, which has significantly influenced New York’s employment laws. Under Article 1 Section 17 of the Constitution, the “labor of human beings is not a commodity...
What pre-employment requirements can be discriminatory?
Workplace discrimination can have a significant impact on employees, more so on candidates who are still undergoing the recruitment process. The law protects applicants from discriminatory hiring practices. However, these incidents can be subtle, initially appearing...
How compensation and services impact employee classification
In New York, employees and employers might engage in a disagreement as to how the relationship is classified. Being categorized as an employee vs. an independent contractor can play a significant role in many aspects including wages and employee protections. Employees...
What does ‘disparate impact; mean in employment law?
When most people talk about illegal discrimination in the workplace, they talk about intentional conduct. Examples might include an employers who refuses to hire women, or a manager who uses racist epithets to berate their employees, But discrimination in the...