What are the Wage Payment Timing Laws for New York?
Wages required by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are due on the regular payday for the pay period covered. The timing of paydays is a matter governed by state law. Here are the wage payment timing laws for New York. Employers in New York are generally...
Worried About Retention? Be Useful to Your Employees
If you, as an employer, are worried about retention, you’re not wrong. According to Gallup, 51 percent of employees are looking for a new job, and 68 percent of employees believe they are overqualified for the job they have. Even engaged employees are job...
Sexual Harassment Prevention Materials for New York Employers
Sexual harassment prevention materials for New York employers have been released by the state’s Department of Labor. These include their model sexual harassment policy, model training materials, minimum standards for each, model complaint form, and FAQs. Public...
The Importance of Documenting Employee Performance Problems
The importance of documenting employee performance problems as they occur cannot be overstated. Although this requires meeting with the employee and discussing the issue, which will almost certainly be uncomfortable, it’s your best defense to a wrongful termination...

