New York’s minimum wage changes each year. According to the New York Minimum Wage Act, the state minimum wage will increase incrementally each year until it reaches $15 per hour. For most of 2020, for example, the statewide minimum wage was $11.80. On December 31st, 2016, when the state originally enacted the law, the minimum…
Read MoreNo one deserves to face harassment in the workplace. If you notify your employer that you are experiencing harassment or another form or discrimination, he or she has a responsibility to correct the issue. Not all employers protect the interests of workers who experience harassment, however. If your employer ignores your request for help, you…
Read MoreNew York employers must adhere to specific wage and hour laws, especially laws surrounding overtime pay. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes guidelines for employers on how to calculate overtime based on the wages that each employee earns. Both salaried employees and hourly employees are eligible for overtime pay in certain circumstances. Federal Policies:…
Read MoreFederal wage and hour laws require employers to pay employees for all time worked, including time that does not fall exactly on the hour. While New York does not have separate time-rounding laws, employers must follow the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which permits time rounding only when it is neutral and does not consistently…
Read MoreSexual harassment in the workplace can cause significant emotional distress, create hostile working environments, and threaten employees’ livelihoods. If you experience harassment at your New York job, you may wonder what your legal options are. The truth is that you have multiple avenues to justice available to you, but you will need to file your…
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