Dealing with state-level employment laws can be challenging, mainly if some provisions only apply to specific types of employers based on their size and nature. For example, New York's pay transparency law covers companies that meet certain conditions, requiring...
Employment Law for Employers
Understanding the limits of disciplining employees as an employer
Every employer has different approaches and strategies to handle employee misconduct. Nonetheless, no matter what disciplinary actions you apply in your workplace, you must know your limits under the laws. This will help you avoid claims, such as wrongful termination,...
How to handle a harassment complaint
New York employers know that allegations of bias, discrimination or harassment at their workplace can have a damaging impact on business reputation. Workplace harassment comes in many different forms and it is important to know what to do if an employee comes to you...
Avoiding bias allegations in layoffs or downsizing as an employer
Businesses frequently must make tough choices in this ever-changing economic landscape to secure their survival and growth. One such choice may be to implement downsizing or layoffs. In such situations, a major concern for employers is how to avoid bias claims....
Employers must prepare for changes to noncompete agreement laws
For many New York businesses, the information that employees have access to can be a fundamental part of its success. To account for the risk of sensitive data, strategies and concepts from being used by other companies if an employee chooses to leave, many companies...
Can I, as an employer, change company policies?
When handling workplace issues, employers evaluate each situation based on the company’s implementing policies and practices, which are usually established in the company handbook. Similarly, employees rely on those written policies to enforce their rights. Having...
Risk management: Hiring practices that can appear discriminatory
There are hiring practices that may seem ordinary to some hiring officers. However, they might not sit well with some applicants. Consequently, the company may face discrimination accusations because of these practices. It is an essential part of a company’s risk...
Legalizing the termination of an employee
New York employers can fire employees at will, meaning they do not really need a valid reason for adverse actions against an employee. However, state and federal laws now protect employees’ rights more than ever. A disgruntled employee can pursue a wrongful...
Can employers require workplace drug tests?
There are many reasons why an employer might want to have employees perform random drug tests. For example, if a worker works with heavy equipment or hazardous substances, employers will want to ensure the worker is sober when doing so, for the safety of all...
Noncompete clauses may soon be banned in New York
When you own a business, it can be hard to keep up to date with the ever-changing landscape of “dos and don’ts.” One bill that would affect businesses and employees alike concerns noncompete clauses. Noncompete clauses: The arguments for and against Noncompete clauses...