At-Will Employment in NYC: When a Legal Firing Becomes WrongfulKey Takeaways: New York is an at-will employment state, but not every termination is legal. NYC and state laws protect employees from being fired for discriminatory reasons, retaliation, or exercising...
What New Parents on Long Island Should Know About Paid Family LeaveKey Takeaways: New York's Paid Family Leave (PFL) provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected, paid time off to bond with a new child. In 2026, the benefit pays 67% of an employee's...
Key Takeaways: Long Island workers may be entitled to multiple forms of leave when having a child, including New York Paid Family Leave, short-term disability benefits, and federal FMLA protections. These benefits can often be combined to extend total time off. New...
Understanding Unpaid Wages Under New York Labor LawIf you work in New York City and suspect your paycheck doesn't reflect every dollar you've earned, you may have an unpaid wages claim under New York law. Under NY Labor Law §190(1), "wages" is broadly defined to...
