If your client is awarded a judgment in a civil matter in New York State, the other party (known as the judgment debtor) might not pay up. A judgment lien can be placed on the judgment debtor’s real property to…

New Yorkers are used to getting just about anything delivered, from their dinner and wine to clothes and furniture. The demand for delivery workers is as high as ever. In fact, more than 60,000 people work as app-based food deliverers…

No one wants to conduct layoffs, but they can be crucial for a struggling or changing business. However, employers who make certain mistakes when laying people off can wind up causing more problems for themselves.
Discriminating against workers
Deciding who…

Several legal avenues are available to seek justice if you face sexual harassment at work.
Out-of-court settlement
AA settlement agreement allows employees who endured sexual harassment to secure compensation without going to through lengthy and difficult court proceedings.
Along with…

As a salaried employee, you may think that you are not entitled to overtime pay. But depending on your job duties and how much you earn, you may be entitled to extra money for the hours you work over 40…

Since gaining widespread attention in 2017, the #MeToo movement has dramatically changed how we acknowledge and contend with sexual harassment. The prevalence of this type of misconduct on the job has been a hot-button issue, prompting important changes.
One recent…

Several recently passed salary transparency rules are now in effect across New York City. Per these laws, employers advertising a job opening must include a good-faith salary range for the position. This measure is an attempt to make it easier…