It’s not something employers or employees like to think about, but unfortunately some businesses need to conduct mass layoffs, relocate employees, or even shut down a facility. Should this situation arise, employers in New York need to be aware of the New York...
When employees become disabled and unable to work, their jobs might be protected, but they’re often left with no replacement income. To help individuals in this situation, five states provide, or require that employers provide, short-term disability insurance to...
On January 19, 2016, five bills that are part of the New York Women’s Equality Act will take effect. These new laws will help further pay equity, expand protections from sexual harassment, make attorneys’ fees available for sex discrimination claims, prohibit...
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...
When an employee has a medical condition and needs some leave time or other job adjustments, they are often protected by two separate and distinct federal labor laws: the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The purpose of...