The validity of non-compete clauses can be a hot-button issue, especially in New York, where the laws regarding non-compete clauses vary widely and change often. A question that often arises is whether these types of clauses are enforceable if an
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Is it OK for a restaurant to pay workers a daily or weekly rate?
Restaurants have different compensation arrangements with their employees. Many workers are paid on an hourly basis, but some restaurants offer a flat daily or a weekly rate – such as $100 a day or $600 a week. Is it legal…
Judgments as Liens on Real Property: How Does Your Client Get Paid?
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…
Proposal aims to establish minimum wage for food deliverers
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…
Employers: Mistakes to avoid when laying off workers
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…
Possible legal avenues of sexual harassment complaints
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…
When are salaried employees entitled to overtime pay?
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…
What employers should know about the Speak Out Act
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…
Salary transparency violations to be aware of
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…
Four unfair or deceptive employment issues facing gig workers in New York
Gig work is an activity in which people earn income providing on demand work, often through the use of digital platforms such as mobile applications. This type of work is an increasingly valuable component of the U.S. economy, and a…