Business owners in New York want to protect their companies from departing employees who might share trade secrets or join competitors. This makes non-compete agreements (NCAs) and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) vital tools. Still, their enforcement often leads to...
Harassment of any kind is bad for the workplace. It’s detrimental to both the employee who is on the receiving end and the employer who is supposed to curtail it. But not all harassment is equal and the employer’s responsibility depends on the type of harassment that...
Employees in New York and other states expect the workplace to be a safe and fairly enjoyable environment. While laws outlining an employee's rights help protect this expectation. it still is not always realized. While most think about harassment and outright...
Deputes can arise in different atmosphere and for different reasons. For some employees and employers in New York, these disputes could occur in the workplace. When companies are faced with employment litigation, it may be a difficult situation to address....
Once an employer hires an individual in New York or any other state, he or she is afforded certain rights and benefits in the workplace. These rights are referred to as employee rights, and while these rights and benefits are activated as soon as or even before...
Employees in New York and other states across the nation are afforded certain rights in the workplace. This is true regardless of their status in the country. When immigrants travel to the United States to work for a period of time, federal law protects them from...
The relationship between an employee and employer is not always simple. It is not uncommon for employers to include a restrictive covenant within an employment contract. And it is crucial for an employee to have an understanding of the restrictive covenant not...
When entering into a relationship with a new employer, it is not uncommon for both parties to include a severance package as part of the employment contract. A severance package can be beneficial to both parties, but it is important for an employee to...
Employees working in the service or hospitality industry often rely on tips as a substantial part of their income. State laws in New York even offer special minimum wage restrictions for such occupations, including those in hotel service or the restaurant industry....
Two recent rulings by the New York Attorney General have eased restrictions regarding non-compete agreements between employees and employers in the state of New York. A non-compete agreement is typically part of the contract between an employer and employee that may...