The new year has brought many new laws that directly affect New York employees and employers. The most recent is a pay transparency law. This measure could dramatically improve the gender pay gap and empower employees to make informed employment decisions. Below, we...
Month: January 2022
NYC employers: Do you use Automated Employment Decision Tools?
Employers must keep up with changes in local, state and federal employment laws. Those who do not can wind up facing costly, demanding legal battles rather than focusing on running their business. For instance, if you are an employer in New York City, you should know...
Am I working in a hostile work environment?
It is not unusual for people to work at a job they don’t enjoy with people they don’t like. However, there is a line between disliking where you work and being subjected to illegal work conditions like a hostile work environment. Unfortunately, this line can be...
Who is liable when subcontractors do not pay their employees?
Wage theft and other violations are real problems for workers across New York. Too many people are underpaid or unpaid. Many of these people work for subcontractors. If you work for a subcontractor who has not paid you correctly, you should know that new legislation...
Do you know your employer’s digital privacy policy?
Thousands of New Yorkers will start new jobs in 2022. This can mean new expectations and workplace rights of which employees should be aware. For example, a new law requires private employers to provide its employees with notice of electronic monitoring. If you start...
What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
State and federal laws prohibit discriminating against pregnant women. However, too many employers ignore these laws or find ways around compliance. Thus, additional legislative efforts are necessary to reinforce legal protections for pregnant workers and close gaps...