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Health care workers often dedicate long hours to patient care. In the aftermath of a global pandemic, the industry faces additional pressure to extend work hours due to increased demand for health services. However, longer shifts can lead to fatigue and eventual...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is federal legislation that governs minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor. Its mission is to protect workers by ensuring fair compensation for their efforts. The FLSA applies to most employees in the United...
As a media production staff member, you are no stranger to long hours of work. Fair compensation for your efforts is essential to your well-being and motivation as it acknowledges your hard work. But what if your employer fails to recognize your hard work with proper...
The federal Department of Labor’s new rule on overtime will make many more New York and New Jersey workers eligible for higher pay. By way of background, both the Fair Labor Standards Act and state laws allow companies to claim some of their employees as exempt from...
Depending on the type of job you do, you might not be sure exactly when you should or should not be getting paid. While many jobs involve a clear start and end time, with all time in between spent working, other jobs involve gray areas. Almost every job has moments of...
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...
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...
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...
New York has two categories of workers: employees and independent contractors. Compared to independent contractors, employees have a broader range of rights, benefits and protections. To cut costs, some employers intentionally misclassify employees, thereby depriving...
Discrimination and harassment in the workplace are sad realities. Worse still, anyone can be a perpetrator, not just their colleagues. Customers can also display unwelcome behavior and contribute to a hostile work environment. If employers do not fix the situation,...