PLEASE NOTE: To protect our safety as well as the safety of our clients with respect to the threats of COVID-19, our attorneys are currently working remotely. We are, however, responding to website inquiries and offering the ability to confer with us via telephone, email, and video conferencing. Please call our office to discuss your options and/or send us an email through the website inquiry form, and we will respond as soon as reasonably possible.
Your Solution Starts With A Phone Call
Local: 914-610-3418
Toll Free: 866-400-7388
The company handbook plays an important role in the workplace. An employee handbook serves as the official guide for the company and should be routinely updated. If an employee handbook is not updated, it can leave both the employer and their employees vulnerable....
Pregnancy discrimination is considered a form of gender discrimination and everyone may not be aware that it is prohibited. Pregnancy discrimination is prohibited in the workplace but is also prohibited in the hiring process. Pregnant workers and workers considering...
Employees in New York are feeling a greater willingness to speak out when they are confronted with employment law violations. This stems from the #metoo movement and other attempts to help workers ensure their rights are protected. Despite that and the potential...
More than 99 million adults are overweight and 70 million are obese in the United States, according to data from the CDC. Researchers have found that overweight and obese Americans often face discrimination in employment. Is it illegal for employers to discriminate...
Running a business in New York can be difficult. This is true whether it is a large corporation or a smaller business with only a handful of employees. One aspect of being an employer is hiring the right people for the business to thrive. In some cases, it does not...
For business owners, if one is successful, commercial disputes and litigation are just a fact of life. At some point, a commercial dispute will happen, and depending on how it is handled, it could lead to litigation. Though, what some business owners may not realize...
One of the most important issues in the relationship of employers and their employees is the mandatory requirement that the employer compensate each employee who works more than 40 hours in a standard week. The issue becomes more complex when the employer is faced...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious concern and workers do not have to tolerate it. Employees should be able to recognize sexual harassment in their workplaces and be familiar with the protections against it. Examples of sexual harassment There are several...
Any employer in the U.S. must comply with government statutes that regulate employment practices. State and federal laws apply to many areas of employment policies. If you are an employer located in the tri-state area, i.e., New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, you...
The term fidelity bond often refers to a type of insurance policy that many companies will carry. The term can also refer to a type of surety bond. No matter how one uses the term, companies that carry fidelity bonds are often in lines of business that require a...
