While it is healthy to keep boundaries between one’s work and personal relations, there is nothing wrong with creating an online connection with our coworkers. Many employees do not mind connecting with their colleagues through their personal social media accounts,...
White Plains Employment And Commercial Law Blog
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...
The legal implications of owning a business
Businesses of all sizes face numerous challenges daily because of the different relationships that exist internally and externally. When you own a business, you must deal with all kinds of personalities: demanding clients, employees, vendors and even financial...
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....
Can social media facilitate discrimination in the hiring process?
In the age of digital connectivity, social media platforms have become powerful tools in various aspects of our lives, including the job search process. Lately, a worrying trend has caught our attention - how social media platforms might be accidentally helping...
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...
Proving the negative performance review on you is retaliatory
Employees who stand up against their employers and report illegal behavior and practices put themselves at risk of retaliation. Nevertheless, the law protects employees against workplace reprisal and allows them to report any retaliatory actions, such as an unfounded...
Understanding the Equal Pay Act
Women have gained many workplace rights over the years, but the unfortunate reality is that sometimes women are still paid less than men in New York workplaces. Knowing if you have a claim under the Equal Pay Act can be tricky, because although you are legally allowed...
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...
Perceived sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace
It is an unfortunate reality that discrimination is rampant in workplaces. Many employers have discriminatory employment practices, creating a hostile environment for applicants and employees because of their race, age, disability and other specific characteristics....