A hungry, tired employee rarely performs his or her best work. To help employees remain productive and pleasant, employers typically provide breaks throughout the day for workers to eat meals and recharge themselves. Although these breaks are common, you may be surprised to learn that federal laws do not require employers to offer any rest…
Read MoreEvery year, wage theft causes workers to lose billions of dollars of wages that they are entitled to receive. To protect workers from the unlawful theft of income, the state of New York passed the Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA). This important law requires that employers provide their workers with written notices of their wages….
Read MoreNew York is an at-will employment state, meaning that an employer can fire an employee for most reasons or for no reason at all. However, this law does not provide a company with free reign to discriminate or retaliate against its employees. There are several reasons to be fired that are illegal, and an employer…
Read MoreEvery person has a right to a safe, comfortable work environment that is free from discrimination and hostility. Unfortunately, not all workplaces provide a welcoming space for employees. Harassment, bullying, and belittlement are rampant in New York workplaces, causing significant emotional distress. A hostile work environment occurs when an employee struggles to perform his or…
Read MoreAs an employee, you have the right to report health and safety violations without fear of retaliation from your employer. Many states have whistleblower laws in place to protect employees—including New York. In 2022, New York expanded protections for whistleblowers across the state. If you want to report an act of wrongdoing at your workplace,…
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