Holiday Pay Laws

Holiday Pay Laws

Q: Am I required to pay overtime to employees who work on holidays? A: Whether you pay extra for work done on holidays is up to you. There are no federal holiday pay laws that requires an employer to pay extra for work on holidays. However, some states, such as...
New York Leave Laws

New York Leave Laws

Employers should be aware and well-informed of the more often-used leave laws like sick leave or Family Medical Leave, but other leave laws will arise with regard to jury duty, witness leave, and voting rights. Please see the New York leave laws below to ensure you...

Hiring Unpaid Interns – Worth the Risk?

As summer is just around the corner, a common question employers may have is whether it is acceptable to engage in hiring unpaid interns. Assuming the organization in question is a for-profit company, this is an area in which to exercise extreme caution. While most...
OSHA Winter Weather Safety and Legal Guidelines

OSHA Winter Weather Safety and Legal Guidelines

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has much to say about how you need to keep employees safe when the winter winds are howling. Also, the Fair Labor Standards Act and state laws have spawned reams of rules on when you are obliged to pay workers...

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