Noncompete agreements are an effective way for businesses to protect their interests, but they can limit your future job options as an employee. These contracts may stop you from working for competitors after you leave your current job. New York has rules about...
Month: August 2024
The impact of AI on employment law
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a boon and a bane for employees and employers. It helps boost productivity and increase profits, but it also increases layoffs and liability risk. With such a double-edged value proposition, employers need to consider its impact on...
The impact of workplace discrimination and sexual harassment
Many workers are unaware of the state and federal laws that protect them. This leaves them vulnerable to being taken advantage of by their employer. We see this all the time in instances of discrimination and harassment. Yet, many workers who are subjected to sexual...
Severance pay for executives: What you need to know
Receiving a layoff notice can be a daunting experience, even for high-level executives. One of the first questions that could come to your mind is whether you are eligible for severance pay. However, severance pay is not always a guarantee. Your employment contract...