How the Fair Labor Standards Act Affects Small Businesses
If you are a small business owner, there are some potential traps laid by New York’s Labor Law (NYLL) and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that even the most well-intentioned amongst you could [...]
Statute of Limitations Extension Opens the Door for Adult Victims of Childhood Abuse
It’s been said all good things come to those who wait. For adult victims of childhood sexual abuse, their “good thing” may finally be here. New York recently joined the growing number of states extending [...]
Sweeping Changes to NY State Sexual Harassment Laws Will Help Victims
Earlier this week, New York’s law on sexual harassment was changed significantly. Governor Cuomo signed a bill extending the statute of limitations in which sexual harassment claims can be filed under New York State law [...]
When is Being Fired Illegal? NY Labor Laws
One of the most frequent Labor Law questions that we get is usually phrased like this; 'Have I been wrongfully fired?', or 'If xyz happened, can my employer legally fire me?' Because of this, we [...]
New NY Law on Criminal Records
New NY State Law Now Allows Criminal Records to Be Sealed What does this mean for a person with a Criminal Record? Well, this means that people who have possibly made a mistake in the [...]
Workplace Gender Equality and the Fair Pay Act
Workplace gender equality laws protecting women in gender discrimination cases have changed, making it easier for women who are victims of workplace gender discrimination to sue and have a chance of winning their case. Joe [...]
Can I Sue for Gender Pay Discrimination?
We've been hearing a lot of talk about Gender Pay Discrimination in the media lately, and the reality of the situation is becoming front page news. You may now be wondering; "can I sue my [...]
New York Paid Family Leave: What you need to know
Enacted in January of 2018, the underlying objective of the New York paid family leave program is simple: If you, as an employee, need to take time off, be it for medical illness, pregnancy, new [...]
