Worker rights are prominent in the news in New York and across the nation. With the growing number of people who have different lifestyles and are seeking to be treated in an aboveboard manner without illegal workplace discrimination hindering their employment and...
Month: November 2018
How to create your company’s social media policy
Social media is a double-edged sword: While it is an excellent tool to create consumer excitement and brand awareness, one wrong message or unbridled employee usage can cause business-damaging problems. How do you thread the needle? The first step is to develop a...
New York State requirements for hourly pay and overtime
New York State employees who believe they are not getting what they are owed from their employers in terms of compensation have recourse to seek that their rights be adhered to through a legal filing. First, however, it is essential to understand what the law says...
Former college employees say employee rights were violated
When employees in New York State have been mistreated by an employer in any way, they have the right to seek compensation in a legal filing. Understanding when to take that step can be confusing and it can be an intimidating process to move forward with employment...
Company countersues employee fired for employment law violations
In New York and across the nation, greater focus has been placed on employment law and how employees can be protected from unfair, illegal and abusive treatment by their employers. In many instances, there is a perception that the employer is always wrong in how the...
An employment law firm can help employers with a legal defense
Employment disputes have become a common topic in the media today in New York and across the nation. While many of these stories are focusing on the employee's perspective and mistreatment with sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, wrongful termination and...
