Monthly Archives: December 2022
Have I Been Misclassified At Work?
When a person is hired at a new job, they are hired either as an independent contractor or as a full-fledged employee. Each classification of worker is entitled to certain benefits while employed by the company, and most of the time, employers will give both employees and independent contractors what they are owed. However,… Read More »
Severance Packages Under New York Law
With rare exceptions, New York employers are not required to provide severance to their departing employees. However, severance pay will very often be part of an executive package, particularly if the executive is let go against their will. Nonetheless, it is crucial to review a severance package before accepting it, lest you inadvertently sign… Read More »
What Are New York’s Laws On Medical Marijuana In The Workplace?
While the U.S. federal government has yet to legalize marijuana use for any reason, more and more states have permitted its sale for both medical and recreational purposes. New York currently permits both, and the state’s Compassionate Care Act (CCA) does establish that holding a medical marijuana card is evidence of a recognized disability…. Read More »
Wage Violations & Remedies In New York Law
Happily for workers (and perhaps, unhappily for some employers), New York has some of the strictest labor laws in the United States. While even large companies may make errors or overlook things, the New York legislature has enumerated clear penalties for corporations that act inappropriately, especially in the realm of wage and hour violations…. Read More »
