We counsel our clients on their ability to discipline employees for violating company policies. However, various legal restrictions may protect certain employees from being disciplined, or govern the manner in which the discipline is carried out. We advise our clients on ideal disciplinary practices that protect the rights of employers, while avoiding violating laws regarding discrimination, whistleblower protection, retaliation, and union activity.
New York State Department of Labor Publishes Final Wage Deduction Regulations
The New York State Department of Labor published its final regulations governing employee wage deductions, effective as of October 9, 2013. These...