If you earn less than a co-worker of the opposite sex for substantially similar work, you may be able to recoup lost pay plus three times that sum in liquidated penalties.
Equal Pay Laws in New York
In New York State, workers are protected by state and federal equal pay laws. These laws were originally
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I was fired without cause: Is my noncompete enforceable?
The validity of non-compete clauses can be a hot-button issue, especially in New York, where the laws regarding non-compete clauses vary widely and change often. A question that often arises is whether these types of clauses are enforceable if an employer terminates an employee without cause.
What does “without cause” mean?
When an employee is…
Are noncompete agreements on their way out?
Noncompete agreements have been a hotly debated topic recently. Now, the future of these agreements could be in limbo as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule that would bar employers from using these clauses.
The case for banning noncompete agreements
The FTC and those in support of this ban say that…
Is it OK for a restaurant to pay workers a daily or weekly rate?
Restaurants have different compensation arrangements with their employees. Many workers are paid on an hourly basis, but some restaurants offer a flat daily or a weekly rate – such as $100 a day or $600 a week. Is it legal for a restaurant to pay you this way? The answer is maybe, depending on where…
Judgments as Liens on Real Property: How Does Your Client Get Paid?
If your client is awarded a judgment in a civil matter in New York State, the other party (known as the judgment debtor) might not pay up. A judgment lien can be placed on the judgment debtor’s real property to help ensure your client gets their money, but such liens have limitations.
Starting the Process…
Proposal aims to establish minimum wage for food deliverers
New Yorkers are used to getting just about anything delivered, from their dinner and wine to clothes and furniture. The demand for delivery workers is as high as ever. In fact, more than 60,000 people work as app-based food deliverers alone.
The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is trying to protect app-based delivery…
Employers: Mistakes to avoid when laying off workers
No one wants to conduct layoffs, but they can be crucial for a struggling or changing business. However, employers who make certain mistakes when laying people off can wind up causing more problems for themselves.
Discriminating against workers
Deciding who to lay off can create legal problems for an employer if the decision is discriminatory.…
Possible legal avenues of sexual harassment complaints
Several legal avenues are available to seek justice if you face sexual harassment at work.
Out-of-court settlement
AA settlement agreement allows employees who endured sexual harassment to secure compensation without going to through lengthy and difficult court proceedings.
Along with your attorneys, you and your employer could negotiate a financial payout that addresses:
Lost wages…
When are salaried employees entitled to overtime pay?
As a salaried employee, you may think that you are not entitled to overtime pay. But depending on your job duties and how much you earn, you may be entitled to extra money for the hours you work over 40 per week.
Salaried employees and overtime
Whether or not you are entitled to overtime pay…
What employers should know about the Speak Out Act
Since gaining widespread attention in 2017, the #MeToo movement has dramatically changed how we acknowledge and contend with sexual harassment. The prevalence of this type of misconduct on the job has been a hot-button issue, prompting important changes.
One recent change was Congressional passage of the Speak Out Act.
What is the Speak Out Act?
This…