Employment Law for Employers

Workplace harassment can harm your company’s reputation and its work environment. As an employer, it is important to prevent harassment and address complaints quickly. This can create a healthier and more productive workplace. Here are key steps that you can take....

As a business, you need to hold your employees accountable for their actions. Distinguishing between poor performance and behavioral issues can be challenging, though. Take, for example, an employee who never completes their work on time. Are they being insubordinate...

Creating an employee handbook for your New York business means making key choices about what to include and avoid. Many employers find this task challenging. A good handbook can protect your business and guide your employees, while a poor one might cause...

Pay transparency transformed the way New York companies discuss salaries. New York State's Pay Transparency Law, which took effect in 2023, has since become a powerful tool in promoting fairness. It significantly challenges pay gaps, particularly for women and...

Leave privileges are crucial for every employee, offering time to manage personal and family matters. As an employer, it is essential to implement these efficiently to maintain compliance and a positive workplace. Integrating New York's Paid Family Leave (PFL) with...

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...

A good employee handbook is valuable for New York employers. Your employee handbook helps employees understand both the policies and procedures of your company and provides you with an opportunity to illustrate your company’s culture. Benefits of an employee handbook...

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...

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,...

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...