Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA), all employers must pay their employees for every hour they work. If you are an hourly employee, however, you may not always leave on the hour or arrive on the hour. In these situations, your employer must ensure that they follow time rounding guidelines to comply with…
Read MoreSexual harassment in the workplace can cause significant emotional distress, create hostile working environments, and threaten employees’ livelihoods. If you experience harassment at your New York job, you may wonder what your legal options are. The truth is that you have multiple avenues to justice available to you, but you will need to file your…
Read MoreDue to the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in remote jobs, many New Yorkers are finding themselves working from home. While this environment differs from a traditional workplace, remote employees still face many of the same challenges that onsite employees have to grapple with. This includes sexual harassment, or unwelcome sexual conduct such as inappropriate…
Read MoreUnderstanding how much compensation you should receive in a personal injury claim is vital to your recovery. Your injury settlement must pay for your ongoing medical costs, along with the other financial, physical, and emotional losses you incur. Accepting a lower settlement than you deserve can cause additional hardships later on, so calculating your estimated…
Read MoreWhen you are filing a personal injury claim after an unexpected accident caused by a third party, there are a lot of factors you have to keep in mind. Many people already know they need a police report copy, medical record copies, and pictures of the damages. However, the one thing that many people overlook is…
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