Many Americans are beginning to return to the office after working remotely for an extended time. With this return to work comes a multitude of possible inconveniences, from dealing with rude coworkers to having to complete unpleasant assigned tasks. It can be hard to...
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Be prepared for possible flooding
Flood Safety Awareness Week was recently observed across the nation and residents are impelled to do everything possible to prepare for a flooding event, which can easily impact their homes and the surrounding area in which they live. Across the United States, this is...
U.S. Labor Department notes violence at medical centers
Medical centers across the United States in general and in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) in particular have been in the news a lot lately. Healthcare workers have always been considered essential but they are even more important to the...
Is my employer covered by the EEOC?
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protects employees from employer discrimination. However, not all employers are covered by the EEOC. Private business employers, local and state agencies, labor unions and Join Apprenticeship Committees These entities...
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...
The right approach to commercial disputes
Most businesses prioritize running smoothly. However, for businesses large and small, litigation over commercial disputes can oftentimes seem inevitable. These disputes can be extremely disruptive for a business, siphoning time and resources from a company’s ability...
Can my employer require me to sign a non-compete?
The job market is always fluctuating in New York and people often change jobs as they move through their careers. When an employee leaves a company, the employer may ask the employee to sign a non-compete agreement. This is a type of contract that prohibits the...
Contributing factors to sexual harassment in restaurants
Sexual harassment has always been a problem in the restaurant industry. Yet, the current healthcare crisis sweeping the world has only made matters worse. In fact, one recent survey found that approximately 70% of restaurant workers have been subjected to sexual...
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...