The New York Regulations Governing Minors and Work
Taking Care that You Follow New York Guidelines Regarding the Legal Age to Work
As an employer in New York, it’s essential that you keep an eye on certain issues, so that you don’t run afoul of workplace and labor laws, which can be costly. One of the most important can involve the age of your employees, particularly those who are minors.
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The Responsibilities of Employers in NYC to Provide Paid Leave for Workers
In 2020, the New York state legislature passed a new law guaranteeing paid sick leave to qualified employees throughout the state. Later that year, New York City amended the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) to ensure compliance with the state law. Here are the pertinent details of New York City’s paid safe and sick leave law:
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The Arguments Employers Can Make to Refute Wage and Hour Claims
As an employer, you work hard to maintain a positive and harmonious work environment. Nonetheless, it’s not unusual to face allegations of federal labor or employment laws. One of the most common involved an employee’s right to overtime pay.
read moreNLRB Upholds Worker’s Right to Display “BLM” on Work Apron
Agency Says Home Depot Violated Federal Labor Law by Firing Employee
Pursuant to a ruling from the National Labor Relations Board, an employee’s right to “engage in concerted activities for mutual aid or protection” is protected under federal labor law.
read moreHow Avoiding Age Discrimination Can Be Good for the Workplace
Fair Treatment of Older Workers Can Improve Your Bottom Line
Older employees typically offer benefits to a company, but those benefits come at a cost. Most long-term employees have higher pay rates and they tend to have more health problems.
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