Various federal and state laws affect what questions employers may ask during job interviews. These laws are designed to prevent employment discrimination. Here are some questions that you should NOT ask in most cases. There are many more, some of which depend on what state or locality you are in because laws differ. Prohibited Questions … Read more
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act does not require employers to give their employees time off for lunch, dinner, etc. However, many states impose such requirements. Here’s a helpful reminder about the New York meal period rules. Standard New York Meal Period Every person employed in or in connection with a factory must be allowed … Read more
One of 2016’s hot topics in employment law was how high the salary threshold for FLSA exemption would increase? In other words, how much would employer have to pay exempt employees to keep them exempt? It’s mid-2017, and the question hasn’t gone away! The U.S. Department of Labor initially answered that question with a $913/week … Read more