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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...
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws enacted by the United States government. One of the EEOC’s powers is to directly sue employers that violate these laws. Typically, the EEOC will get directly...
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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...
If you feel like you’ve been discriminated against at work, then you need to take legal action to try to hold your employer accountable and to recover compensation for the harm that’s been caused to you. But proving your case while at the same time fending off defense...
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New York’s laws protect workers who stand up for their rights and the rights of others. The laws also offer protection for those who try to prevent illegal activity. Basically, New York’s laws prohibit employers in New York City and other parts of the state from...
Most everyone knows that it is illegal to discriminate against an employee because of their race or national origin. However, many people assume this means discrimination based on the color of someone’s skin, but it can mean more than that. If you have ever felt like...