Employment Law

Not being paid for work or overtime you have legitimately performed is illegal and can cause you stress and financial hardship. The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) allows you to file a wage claim against your employer is you are in this situation. The FLSA is a...

As an employee, you want to feel valued for the work you do for your employer. This often translates to being paid fairly for your work during work hours and being compensated appropriately for work completed outside of your work hours. In some industries, overtime...

Workplace sexual harassment comes in many forms and can cause a negative impact on both your work and personal life. Being a victim of workplace sexual harassment can leave you feeling helpless, vulnerable and scared. You have a right to a safe and healthy workplace...

New York and New Jersey both have established rules that clarify when someone who works for a company is an employee as opposed to an independent contractor. The difference between an employee and independent contractor is important. Employees have the benefit of...

Retaliation happens when an employer punishes an employee for reporting discrimination or harassment, a legally protected behavior. This can manifest in various ways, from subtle behavior changes to overt acts like termination. Retaliation happens because some...

Discrimination, harassment and retaliation can all cause significant harm to your career, reputation and overall stability. Once subjected to these egregious behaviors, you might be reassigned, demoted or even terminated from your position, throwing up roadblocks to...

Staying later than normal is common in industries like hospitality, building service and many others. Working long and late can be tiring, so New York law offers some protection to employees through the "spread of hours" rule. If you work long days, it's important to...

Facing workplace retaliation can be a terrifying experience. You might feel alone, scared and unsure about your next steps. But remember, New York City has strong laws to protect workers like you. Filing a retaliation claim could be your path to justice and job...

In theory, overtime pay rules are straightforward: If you work over 40 hours in a week, you must be paid for the extra time at 1.5 times your regular rate of pay. This is basically how the rule works in both federal and New York law. However, there are exceptions, and...

Have you ever worried about choosing between your job and your family? The New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) ensures you don't have to. This vital law protects your right to care for a newborn or a seriously ill loved one without risking your career. Unfortunately,...