Since 2009, the federal minimum wage for nonexempt employees remains at $7.25. However, states and local governments continue to raise their minimum...
Employment Law
NY Paid Family Leave FAQs
In our Newsletter earlier this year, we addressed the New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law (“PFL”), focusing on what PFL is, how it works, the...
E-Cigarettes Banned Under Clean Indoor Air Act
Effective on November 22, 2017, e-cigarettes will be added to the list of smoking restrictions in New York State. This article will discuss New York...
Are Employers Required to Pay Employees for Training Courses?
Employees often spend hours of their employment in meetings, training courses and lectures. A potentially unclear area for employers is whether and...
“Ministerial Exception” Upheld by the Second Circuit
The Second Circuit recently ruled in Fratello v. Archdiocese of New York, et. al. that ministers are barred from bringing employment discrimination...
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
As seen in recent news, sexual harassment allegations seem to be a continuing issue for employers, despite their initiatives to prevent such claims....
Regulations Regarding the New York Family Leave Law
As reported in a prior Newsletter, New York State is mandating paid family leave for all employees. The New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law...
NYC Prohibits Pay History Questions
The New York City Council passed a law, which will become effective 180 days after it is signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, that prevents employers...
Emotional Damages Granted in FLSA Suit
The Fifth Circuit, which includes Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, recently held that employees who file a claim under the Fair Labor Standards...
Employer Notice for FMLA Leave
Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees are required to provide their employer with notice that they need to take a leave that may be...
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