Employment Law

A professional workplace should remain a space of mutual respect. When you face constant comments or behavior that makes your job unbearable, you may wonder if the law offers protection. New York City provides some of the strongest employee safeguards in the country....

If you believe your employer failed to pay overtime, you may wonder how to demonstrate the actual hours you worked. Many employees assume they lack proof, especially when an employer controls the timekeeping system. In practice, several types of records can help...

In New Jersey, a common way in which employers deprive employees of the wages and benefits they are entitled to is through misclassification. Workers who check all the boxes to be an employee under the law but are categorized as independent contractors are deprived of...

Most people believe that if they quit a job, they lose the right to sue their employer. In many cases, this is true. However, there is an important exception under New Jersey law called constructive discharge. This happens when a workplace becomes so difficult that...

In New Jersey, wages are a frequent topic of acrimony between employers and employees. Both sides need to be cognizant of changes to the state law regarding wages. In recent years, the Garden State has raised the minimum wage annually. Despite that, there are still...

You might be worried about balancing doctor appointments with work responsibilities while expecting a baby. The short answer to your concerns is yes, you can now get paid for these visits. A new statute effective Jan. 1, 2025, grants pregnant employees in New York 20...

You work hard day in and day out for the compensation that you deserve. All too often, though, employers try to short employees of the pay that they’re owed. This is especially true when it comes to overtime. Given that overtime pay can quickly add up, in many...

In New York, there are areas of employment law can sometimes be confusing if not outright blurred. One of the most common areas of employment where this can come up is determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Since misclassifying an...

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the foundation for fair treatment in the workplace. It ensures that employees across the country have clear protections when it comes to wages and working hours. When you know how the FLSA applies to you, you understand your...

When people hear the phrase “wage theft”, they may imagine someone flat out refusing to pay for work their employees performed. This flagrant violation of federal and state law can happen, often when an employer is under financial distress but trying to cover that up...