Think You Have Free Speech at Work? Think Again! What exactly are your first amendment rights in the workplace?
Many employees believe the First Amendment protects everything they say at work-but that’s not the full story. Read on to learn what’s really protected, and what isn’t. How far can you claim free […]
Read MoreArbitration Over Litigation; Why Employers Prefer It & Why You Should Be Wary
Most employment agreements contain provisions which require all disputes arising out of your employment to be resolved through arbitration: (Arbitration: a way to resolve a dispute outside of court. It’s an alternative to […]
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Finally! The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is Here to Help Employees
The long-overdue federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), enacted in June 2023, requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing […]
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Is Your Special Needs Child’s Education Being Served by the Special Needs Laws?
There is a federal law that protects children who have special needs in education. The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (“IDEA”) requires school districts to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with […]
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Employers: Know the Differences Between the New York and Federal FMLA Guidelines
As an employer, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of the laws that govern employee leave, specifically those related to family and medical situations. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) at […]
Read MoreDoes the New York’s New Non-Compete Law Limit or Eliminate Non-Compete Agreements?
Recent legislation in New York has significantly changed the law on non-compete agreements. Bill 3100, which creates a new section in the New York State Labor Law, prohibits employers and employees from entering into […]
Read MoreTHE FAIR CHANCE ACT; New York City’s Attempt to give those convicted of crimes a chance to get back to work
By: Joseph W. Carbonaro, Esq. & H. Geoffrey Langner –1 On July 29, 2015, New York City enacted a law that prevents employers from asking job applicants in the initial hiring stage if […]
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Employment at Will: When Is It Legal To Be Fired In NY?
There are many situations in which a termination can be unlawful, but the place you should always start is that in New York State, an employee can be fired for any reason or […]
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Are Ghost Guns Legal in New York State?
‘Ghost guns’ are seemingly flooding the country, being used in all sorts of horrible crimes from drug dealing to murder to robbery. The ghost gun earned its name because it bears no serial […]
Read MoreIs the New NYC Employment Law Targeting the Use of AI in Hiring a Good Thing?
New York City has enacted a law to prevent discrimination against people by robots, which is to take effect Jan. 2, 2023. The City Council has enacted a law to prevent bias by […]
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