Companies enter into multiple agreements to adequately operate their business. Contracts with investors, vendors and employees are part of running the business. On that account, a breach in one of those contracts can interfere with business operations. Thus, it is...
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...
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...
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...
Being pregnant is tough, especially when you’re trying to find a job or maintain your performance at your current employment. As if focusing on your health, the health of your unborn child, and your work isn’t enough, you might also face difficulties at your job when...
If you run a business in Tarrytown, New York, you may have heard of fidelity bonds and wondered if you need one. A fidelity bond is a type of insurance that protects your business from losses caused by dishonest or fraudulent acts of your employees. Fidelity bonds are...
Many of us know that the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits certain types of discrimination in the workplace, but there's a lot more to the law of discrimination than that. A patchwork of federal, state and local laws are aimed at employment discrimination....
A workplace that permits sexual harassment to occur presents a danger to employees. Sexual harassment can lead to emotional trauma or even escalate into physical assault. So, per state law, all New York employers must implement a sexual harassment prevention policy...
Child labor is a major topic these days. You need reliable, quality employees, and some of the jobs you have available may be best suited for younger workers. New York law allows employers to hire minors, but there are many rules and regulations that must be followed....
In most cases, New York employers have much discretion when it comes to the hiring and firing of employees. That said, the reason an employer chooses to fire an employee may be important. An employer can fire an employee for any legal reason. If the reason is...