Category Archives: Employment Law
New York State set to Ban Non-Competes
New York State will join a growing number of states that have prohibited or restricted Non-Competes. Key Take Aways of NY Non-Compete Law: Non-Compete Ban has recently passed by both chambers of the New York State legislature; New law will ban non-compete agreements for workers in the State of New York, including New York… Read More »
What Is “Protected Workplace Activity” In New York?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) statistics show that retaliation was the most common charge brought against employers in 2020, also making up a high percentage of claims in years past. Retaliation is when an employee experiences negative employment action (such as a demotion, a pay cut, or even a firing) because they engaged… Read More »
How do I fight employer misclassification?
When you work for a company, it is understandable that one might assume they are classified as an employee. However, this is not always the case, and if you are classified as an independent contractor when you are an employee, or vice-versa, it can lead to you not receiving the salary or benefits that… Read More »
Is a class action lawsuit a possible option in my employment law dispute?
Most often, an employment law dispute is between an employee and their employer. However, if the same pattern of behavior is happening to multiple employees, it may be a good idea to investigate the possibility of a class-action lawsuit against your employer. When many employees have been affected by the same actions on the… Read More »