A “clopening” shift happens when an employee is scheduled to close a workplace late at night and then return early the next morning to open. These back-to-back shifts often leave workers with little time to rest. In New York City,
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NYC Grocery Delivery Worker Protections: What Changed in 2025 and What Rights You Have Now
NYC grocery delivery workers gained stronger wage protections in 2025 under updated city rules governing app-based platforms. The Minimum Pay Rate framework that applies to restaurant delivery workers also covers grocery delivery workers operating through qualifying platforms. As of April
Lipsky Lowe Associate Rebecca Pattiz Featured in Law360 on Worker Misclassification Case
Commentary highlights claims of unpaid wages and overtime violations in a multi-worker lawsuit
Lipsky Lowe LLP is pleased to announce that Associate Attorney Rebecca Pattiz was recently featured in Law360, where she provided commentary on a newly filed wage and
App-Based Delivery Worker Pay in NYC: How the $21.44/hour Rule Works & What to Do If You’re Underpaid
App-based food and grocery delivery workers in New York City are entitled to a minimum pay rate set by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. As of April 1, 2025, the required minimum pay rate is $21.44 per
Fair Workweek Laws in NYC: Can My Employer Add or Cancel My Shift Without My Written Consent?
In many cases, New York City employers cannot freely add, cancel, or change your shift without following specific Fair Workweek rules. NYC’s Fair Workweek Law requires certain employers, particularly in the fast food and retail industries, to provide advance notice
New York Drug Testing Laws & Employee Rights
Employers in New York City can legally conduct drug testing only in specific situations, such as pre-employment screening (with limited marijuana exceptions), reasonable suspicion, post-accident investigations, or safety-sensitive roles. However, both New York State and New York City laws impose
Recognizing Intersectional Discrimination in NYC Employment Law
Intersectional discrimination occurs when an employee experiences unfair treatment based on a combination of protected characteristics rather than just one. In New York City, employment law recognizes that bias often operates at the intersection of identity factors such as race,
Workplace Rights of Undocumented Immigrants in New York City
Undocumented workers in New York City are protected by many of the same workplace laws as other employees, including laws governing wages, discrimination, and retaliation. Immigration status does not eliminate an employer’s obligation to follow labor and employment laws. NYC
Appearance-Based Discrimination and New York’s Height & Weight Law
New York City law prohibits employment discrimination based on height and weight, making appearance-based bias unlawful in many workplace decisions. Employers may not deny jobs, promotions, or opportunities simply because an employee’s body size or physical appearance does not
LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Harassment in Today’s Workplaces
LGBTQ+ employees remain protected from discrimination and harassment in the workplace, even as some employers reassess or scale back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In New York City, strong local and state laws prohibit unequal treatment based on sexual orientation,