Do you know how often you must pay your employees? Federal law does not directly address this issue for most employers. But state laws often do. This post describes the most prevalent New York pay frequency requirements for private employers. New York’s payday laws do not apply to most public (governmental) employers. Many public employees … Read more
In July, I discussed 5 Big Legal Questions for New York Employers. Three months later, we’re still dealing with the same issues. Let’s update where we are. Question 1: Healthcare??? July Prediction: Obamacare reigns for the foreseeable future, probably into 2018. Republicans will need to slow down and construct a fully workable alternative before repealing … Read more
Most employers do or should have zero tolerance policies regarding workplace harassment. These policies don’t exist just for legal reasons. Harassment is bad in itself, plus it interferes with productivity. But not all harassing behavior violates employment discrimination laws. First, let’s define harassment. Then, we’ll discuss when harassment becomes legally actionable. [Click here to get my FREE … Read more