In New York State, employees’ personnel files have historically been considered employer records, and employees generally have not had a statutory right to access them.
Years ago, I was asked to distill my professional philosophy into a single mission statement. What I wrote still guides my work today: Listen, inquire,
Employment law in New York evolves quickly. Company handbooks and other policies must be reviewed frequently to ensure they remain up to date. For employers
At the beginning of this year, New York State implemented a new paid prenatal leave requirement, effective January 1, 2025. The law provides employees with
2025 is only weeks away. Businesses operating in New York must prepare for several significant changes to employment laws. These updates affect wages, leave entitlements,
New York Labor Law § 206-c requires employers to provide nursing employees with reasonable break time to express breast milk each time such employee has
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has published a Workers’ Bill of Rights, which the Department describes as “a comprehensive guide
Employers often believe that if they pay an employee an annual salary, they don’t have to worry about paying the employee any additional wages for
For decades, employers have been required to physically post a number of state and federal notices in their workplace. In fact, employers were recently required
“No-fault” and similar attendance policies typically assign points or demerits against a worker’s attendance record for absences. When drafted properly, these policies provide exemptions for