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
There are three general scenarios for a business hiring its first employee in New York State: A New York-based business is hiring its first employee overall. A company that already has one or more employees in another state is hiring its first employee in New York. A foreign company is hiring its first U.S. employee, … Read more
“Ban-the-box” laws get their name because they literally prohibit employers from including a check box (or other item) on job applications asking whether the applicant has a prior criminal record. New York does not have a state ban-the-box law, but the three largest cities in the state have implemented these laws through local ordinances. If … Read more