Employee leave laws are among the most complicated compliance areas facing employers. New York leave law issues are even more intricate than those in most other states. The difficulty is rarely a lack of awareness of key statutes such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or New York Paid Family Leave (PFL). Most … Read more
The NLRB joint employer rule has been a hotly contested subject in recent years. For employers that operate in franchising, staffing, subcontracting, or other multi-entity business models, “joint employer” status is more than a technical legal term. It can determine whether your company must bargain with a union, whether you may be liable for another … Read more
Intermittent leave is one of the most operationally disruptive obligations employers face under modern leave laws. It is also one of the areas where well-intentioned, practical decision-making most frequently collides with statutory limits. From a business perspective, the frustration is understandable. An employee’s absence may result in canceling meetings with customers. A supervisor may be … Read more