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New York Restaurants: Are Your Service Charges & Tips Legal?
For restaurants across New York State, staying abreast of evolving labor laws can feel like a full-time job. One area that frequently causes confusion is the distinction between service charges and tips, as well as how to remain compliant with state law while ensuring...
Misclassifying Your Employees Can Be a Costly Mistake
A recent article in the Times Union discussed a class action settlement for a fuel cell producer, in which the company paid $600,000 to settle the lawsuit over employee misclassification. The suit was brought by former employees who were misclassified as “exempt” and...
DOL’s Final Overtime Rule Vacated – What it Means for Your Business
On Nov. 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule to amend current requirements that employees in white-collar occupations must satisfy to qualify for an overtime exemption under the...
