As the year comes to a close, I thought I would review the New York Management Law Blog’s top posts of 2017. These posts reflect some topics that most interested New York employers in 2017. Do they also suggest what will be top of mind in 2018? New York Minimum Wage Increases on 12/31/17 This … Read more
The media is full of devastating reports of sexual harassment these days. This is the time for us all to figure out how to put an end to it, along with all other forms of harassment. This is especially critical to employers. Not just because harassment is wrong and bad for business. But also because … Read more
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) provides employment protections to military veterans and reservists. These include requirements that employers restore employees to work following certain military leaves. USERRA’s “escalator principle” is unique among employee leave protections. Let’s look at what it means for employers. USERRA Coverage USERRA applies to all … Read more