On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Jun 27, 2020 | Employment Law for Employers
In the state of New York, an employer must provide an employee handbook to its employees and include a notice of rights and remedies under the law. New laws went into effect in 2019 and 2020 that adds or expands wording to the New York Labor Law. As an employer, you...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Jun 16, 2020 | blog, Employment Law for Employers
If an employee in New York or elsewhere regularly receives more than $30 a month in tip income, that person is considered to be a tipped employee. Employees who receive cash tips of more than $20 in a month must report those earnings to their employers. This income is...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | May 18, 2020 | Employment Law for Employers
Companies in New York and throughout the country are encouraged to do whatever they can to create an inclusive culture that’s free of discrimination. Doing so will prevent lawsuits that could damage a company’s standing in the eyes of the public. In some...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Apr 27, 2020 | Employment Law for Employers
The current economic climate has employers around the country looking for ways to manage. If an organization has too many workers to meet customer demands, a layoff may be imminent. Of course, as with other areas of employment, layoffs must not violate...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Apr 3, 2020 | Employment Law for Employers
Determining if an employee should get a severance package can be a delicate situation. In order to comply with certain regulations, you should be fully aware of the reasons why severance is important to offer. What it consists of After a layoff, an employee...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Mar 20, 2020 | Employment Law for Employers
As a business owner, you undoubtedly already know that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 forbids you to discriminate against your employees or job applicants on the basis of their respective physical or mental disabilities. In fact, you must provide them...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Mar 3, 2020 | Employment Law for Employers
Federal law prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of many protected statuses, including age, disability, race, national origin, religion and gender. It also forbids employers from retaliating against employees who make a discrimination complaint. The agency...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Jan 22, 2020 | Employment Law for Employers
When you are developing your team of human resource professionals, it is imperative that you select candidates who demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal communication and how to effectively work with people in many situations including those where conflict...
On behalf of Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC | Oct 1, 2019 | Employment Law for Employers
As you move closer to the opening day of your business, you need to start thinking about your workers. New York and the federal government have many laws that you need to follow when it comes to hiring people. In addition, there are smart practices you should follow...
| Aug 1, 2019 | Employment Law for Employers
The current situation for drivers of taxis, limousines and car service vehicles in New York is fluid. As the industry changes, companies are increasingly streamlining operations and using different strategies to maximize profit. Often, this leaves drivers wondering...
