Employing people comes with certain obligations, including paying overtime rates when employees work more than a certain number of hours a week. Some employers exploit what they see as “loopholes” in the law to avoid the extra cost. Our Syracuse employment law attorney examines how employers misclassify workers to avoid overtime pay in New York State. How…
Read MoreNew York employees must prove their termination is due to retaliation. If you participate in a protected activity and lose your job, an employer’s actions against you may be unlawful. In a wrongful termination case, take these steps to prove workplace retaliation in New York. Identify the Protected Activity State and federal laws grant employees the…
Read MoreEmployers may have the right to fire an employee without warning or cause because of New York’s at-will employment laws. However, there are instances when a termination is wrongful under the law. Documentation is crucial to pursuing a wrongful termination claim in New York. How New York Defines Wrongful Termination You may not be given a…
Read MoreUnder New York law, you are given the right to sick and safe leave, a law that aims to provide workers with more protection for their position. Knowing what to do if your employer violates New York’s paid sick leave law is important, as it enables you to take action to hold them accountable. Employers…
Read MoreThe law is clear. Employees have the right to report unfair treatment related to harassment and discrimination without fear of retaliation. Yet, when you take such actions and then lose your job or are suddenly demoted, it is hard to see how the two incidents are not connected. Knowing how to prove retaliation after reporting…
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