New Jersey employment lawyer weighs in on regulations that could make contractor classification more difficult for businesses.
Employment law firm Lipsky Lowe LLP warns that New Jersey’s newly finalized independent contractor regulations could make it significantly harder for businesses to
If you experienced gender-motivated violence in New York City, a new law may give you the right to file a civil lawsuit, even if the abuse happened years or decades ago. Effective January 29, 2026, NYC Bill 1297-A amended the
New York’s Trapped at Work Act, signed December 19, 2025, prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign agreements that impose repayment obligations if they leave before a set period. These “stay-or-pay” provisions are now declared void and unenforceable under
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,
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
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 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
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
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
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,
