An employer may be able to refuse a truly discretionary bonus, but a bonus tied to defined performance requirements or promised as part of an employment agreement may be enforceable once it is earned. Whether you have a valid wage
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What Evidence Helps Prove a Bonus or Commission Claim in New York?
The strongest evidence in a New York bonus or commission dispute usually shows what the employer promised, what the employee did to earn the compensation, and why payment should have been made. Offer letters, compensation plans, employment agreements, sales records,…
What Should Employees Look for in a Commission Agreement in New York?
Once a commission is earned in New York, it is wages. How your agreement defines that single word often decides whether you get paid.
A commission agreement decides how much of your income you actually keep. Before you sign one…
Five Days to Comply: Inside New York’s Employee Personnel Records Access Law
New York Employees Gain New Rights to Access Personnel Records
Beginning November 8, 2026, New York employees will have a new legal right to access personnel records their employers maintain about them. Employers generally have 5 business days to provide…
Can My Employer Deny Remote Work as an Accommodation?
Yes, an employer may deny remote work as a reasonable accommodation, but not simply because it prefers employees to work in the office. If you have a qualifying disability, your employer generally must evaluate whether working remotely would allow…
Can You Get a Workplace Accommodation for Anxiety or Depression?
Yes. Anxiety and depression may qualify for a reasonable workplace accommodation if they meet the definition of a disability under applicable federal, New York State, or New York City law. Employees who need changes to help them perform the essential…
Is It Legal to Record HR Meetings in New York?
You can generally record an HR meeting in New York without telling the other participants, as long as you are personally taking part in the conversation. New York follows a one-party consent rule, meaning the consent of one participant is…
What Is the 7 Minute Clock Rule for Employees?
The “7-minute rule” refers to a payroll time-rounding practice that allows employers to round employee clock-in and clock-out times under limited circumstances. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a law that automatically permits employers to disregard several minutes of…
Paid Prenatal Leave in NYC and How to Use It
Employees in New York are now entitled to paid prenatal leave for certain pregnancy-related healthcare appointments and medical care. Effective January 1, 2025, New York became the first state to require employers to provide paid prenatal leave as a separate…
Can I Be Punished for Using Sick Time in NYC?
In most cases, no. Employers generally cannot discipline, fire, or otherwise retaliate against employees for lawfully using protected sick leave under New York City or New York law. While employers may enforce reasonable attendance policies, they cannot punish employees for…