Employers have a responsibility to their employees to provide a safe work environment. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a workplace must be free from severe hazards to the employees. If you own a company and want to ensure your...
Employment Law for Employers
How do you track a worker’s remote work hours?
For New York businesses that are continuing to use remote work platforms to accommodate changing workforce needs, finding ways to accurately track nonexempt worker’s remote hours continues to be a significant challenge. A hybrid work environment that allows employees...
3 mistakes when building a company that can lead to lawsuits
Entrepreneurs have it rough when it comes to getting a business off the ground. There are numerous factors to consider, and one mistake is all it can take to result in a lawsuit down the road. Small business owners who are in the early stages of building a company...
Which company policies should be in writing?
Most New York employers have a company handbook or a similar written document, designed to outline the rules and policies applicable to the workplace. Sometimes it may be difficult to determine what policies should be in writing. For established businesses, there may...
How often should an employer update their employee manual?
The company handbook plays an important role in the workplace. An employee handbook serves as the official guide for the company and should be routinely updated. If an employee handbook is not updated, it can leave both the employer and their employees vulnerable....
Can employers legally discriminate against overweight employees?
More than 99 million adults are overweight and 70 million are obese in the United States, according to data from the CDC. Researchers have found that overweight and obese Americans often face discrimination in employment. Is it illegal for employers to discriminate...
Legal facts employers should know when terminating an employee
Running a business in New York can be difficult. This is true whether it is a large corporation or a smaller business with only a handful of employees. One aspect of being an employer is hiring the right people for the business to thrive. In some cases, it does not...
The ins and outs of mandatory overtime pay
One of the most important issues in the relationship of employers and their employees is the mandatory requirement that the employer compensate each employee who works more than 40 hours in a standard week. The issue becomes more complex when the employer is faced...
What employers should know about employee rights
Any employer in the U.S. must comply with government statutes that regulate employment practices. State and federal laws apply to many areas of employment policies. If you are an employer located in the tri-state area, i.e., New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, you...
What are your obligations with a digital employee handbook?
While many companies still print paper employee handbooks for their new hires, many businesses have opted for a digital version. Rather than a booklet that ends up in a drawer or trash basket, a digital version ensures that employees have access to the handbook long...
