New York City’s Earned Sick Time Act (“the Act”), first enacted last May, takes effect this April, but in an expanded form. The City Council...
Employee Handbook
Do We Need an Employee Handbook?
An employee handbook is one of the most beneficial tools an employer has to communicate company policies and provide legal protection. The handbook...
New York City Passes Earned Sick Time Act
On May 8, 2013, the New York City Council passed the Earned Sick Time Act (the "Act"), which requires private employers in New York City to provide...
New York City Sick Time – Update
Update: New York City Council Overrides Mayor Bloomberg's Earned Sick Time Act Veto As we noted in our last newsletter, the New York City Council...
What does Social Media have to do with Federal Labor Law?
Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects both union and non-union employees’ right to engage in “protected concerted...
OSHA Targets Employers for Texting While Driving
Most employers understand they have a responsibility and legal obligation to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace. What many employers...
Why is it Important to Have an Employee Handbook?
A well-drafted employee handbook has many benefits, including: Legal Protection: The most vital benefit of having an employee handbook is that it...
Is My Employment Application Both All-Inclusive and in Compliance with Employment Discrimination Laws?
An all-inclusive employment application allows for a more efficient hiring process. Your employment application should ask potential employees to...