Protecting Your Workplace Rights: What an Employment Law Lawyer in New York Wants You to Know You've just landed a new job, but there's a catch—buried in your employment paperwork is an arbitration agreement that your employer insists you must sign. Suddenly, that...
,When Your Paycheck Doesn't Match Your Hours: Understanding Overtime Rights with an Employment Law Lawyer in New York If you're working more than 40 hours a week in New York but not seeing overtime pay on your paycheck, you might be missing out on thousands of dollars...
As of July 31, 2025, New York State's COVID-19 paid sick leave law will officially expire, marking the end of a significant pandemic-era benefit that has protected workers for over five years. While this specific COVID-19 leave is ending, New York workers still have...
New York workers who become unemployed will soon see a significant increase in their unemployment insurance benefits. On October 1, 2025, the maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit will increase from $504 to $869 – the first increase since 2019. Breaking the...
The modeling industry in New York has undergone a significant transformation with the enactment of the New York State Fashion Workers Act, which took effect on June 19, 2025. This groundbreaking legislation provides comprehensive protections for models working...
Imagine working 50 hours a week but only seeing 40 hours’ pay on your paycheck. Unfortunately, this scenario is a reality for many hourly workers in New York. Wage theft – including unpaid overtime – is far more common than most people realize. U.S. workers lose an...
Worker misclassification affects thousands of workers across New York State working in various industries. Studies show that misclassification rates are disproportionately high in the trucking industry, denying workers essential protections and benefits. Although New...
According to a recent Gallup study, employee engagement in U.S. workplaces has reached its lowest point in a decade, with only 31% of workers feeling engaged at work in 2023. This represents a significant decline from the peak of 36% engagement seen in 2020,...
As artificial intelligence becomes more common in workplace decisions, it's important for employees to understand their rights and recognize potential discrimination. Federal, state, and local laws protect workers from discrimination, even when employers claim they're...
Fast food workers in New York City have significant rights under the Fair Workweek Law, which provides crucial protections for predictable scheduling and job security. Here's a few key things that workers need to know about their rights under this important law. Key...
