Employers Have Responsibility to Maintain Reasonably Safe Work Environments for Employees
Under both state and federal law, employers have a responsibility to maintain a reasonably safe work environment for their employees.
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Pew: Paid Family Leave Policies Vary Among Industries
A newly released survey from the Pew Research Center indicates most Americans support paid family and medical leave.
Proposed Federal Right-to-Work Law Would Threaten Labor Unions Nationwide
Recent legislation introduced in Congress could accelerate the decline of unions across the United States. H.R. 785, a bill introduced by Reps. Steve King (R-Iowa)
New York Revokes Payroll Debit Card Rules, Implements Pay Transparency Regulations
In September 2016, the New York Department of Labor (NYDOL) published a new rule outlining requirements for using direct deposit consent forms and payment via payroll debit card.
What Rights Do Employers Have to Issue Background Checks?
Per state and federal law, an employer may check a job applicant’s or employee’s background, including for criminal records. However, it’s important for employers to ensure their compliance with laws and regulations that protect employees from discrimination.
Do You Have to Sign a Nondisclosure Agreement Before Starting Work?
Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) are common in the business world. In some situations, NDAs are excellent ways for companies to protect their trade secrets and other confidential
Changes Likely on the Way for FLSA’s Pending Overtime Rule
Employers can expect to see some wage and hour changes mandated by the U.S. Department of Labor in the coming months, according to Tammy D. McCutchen, a member of President Donald Trump’s transition team.
New Regulations on the Way for New York’s Paid Family Leave
In 2016, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law.
New York Labor Law Vs. Federal Law
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law which applies in all states, and sets the floor for regulations concerning wages, overtime, and hourly work. The FLSA allows individual states to pass laws that go further than the federal law, extending the law more generously in favor of employees.
Meet Alexander Acosta, President Trumps New Secretary Of Labor Pick
Secretary Trump’s original pick for Labor Secretary, Andrew Puzder, formally dropped out of consideration in February, the day before his confirmation hearing, after attacks from opponents about his questionable record on wage and hour claims, his criticism of anti-immigration rhetoric in his party, and suspicions that he would have dismantled the protections afforded to workers through the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Undocumented Worker: Can I Still Recover Unpaid Wages and Overtime?
If you are an undocumented worker, you face a number of challenges in the workplace that documented laborers and U.S. citizens do not experience.
Filing A Lawsuit Against My Employer for Improper Wages: Can I Be Fired?
As labor law attorneys, our clients often ask us whether their employer can fire them in retaliation for filing a claim for unpaid wages.