Employment & Workplace Issues

When a key employee hands in their notice, they may leave a business at a high risk of losing trade secrets. New York law offers specific protections for sensitive data, but companies often need to act fast to enforce these legal rights. Securing these important...

The rise of remote work in recent years has led many companies in New York to hire talent globally. As an employer, you might wonder if the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to your employees across international borders.  In general, the FLSA applies only to...

Employers in New York City and across New York State must now update their screening rules. Starting April 18, 2026, a new law bans most businesses from using an applicant’s credit history to make job decisions. This shift changes how global firms vet candidates. This...

The new law defines "consumer credit history" in broad terms. It covers credit scores, late payments and even basic checks into how someone handles money. Under the update to N.Y. Gen. Business Law, using this data to deny a job, fire a worker or set pay is an...

You may focus on minimum wage changes each year, but those updates also affect overtime pay. When you understand how federal and state rules connect, you avoid payroll mistakes. Clear rules help you protect your business and support your workers. How minimum wage...

By T. EDWARD WILLIAMS, ESQ. Jan 18, 2022 Effective May 7, 2022, New York state private employers must tell employees if the employer is monitoring or intercepting employees’ telephone conversations, transmissions, electronic mail or transmissions, internet access, or...