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Category Archives: Wage And Hour/Overtime
What should employers do during a natural disaster?
We’ve all seen reports of the devastation from Hurricanes Irma and Harvey the last couple weeks. Here in New York, few can forget Hurricane Sandy. Natural disasters can be devastating. For employers and workers, natural disasters can lead to lost productivity that can cause lingering…
Employers must know New York laws
New York has some of the strictest and most comprehensive employment laws in the country. While the laws offer protections for employees, it can be difficult for employers to navigate all the rules and regulations. Coupled with federal law, New York businesses are forced to…
Looking for business-friendly noncompete laws? Try Idaho
Courts across the country have been siding with employees lately when it comes to non-compete clauses, and New York is no exception. In 2016, the New York State Attorney General said, “Unless an individual has highly unique skills or access to trade secrets, non-compete clauses have…
What happens to workers when a ‘gig economy’ company folds?
Workers continue to enter the “gig economy” in large numbers. According to a 2016 report by the McKinsey Global Institute, up to 30 percent of workers in the United States and Europe take part in some form of independent work. For some, the work may…
Determining the right wage for employees
Determining employees’ wages is a difficult task for employers. There is a long list of factors, which include balancing the best interests of the business and employees, that play a role in setting wages. Across the country, businesses and employees are talking about wages. With…
Employee claims overtime pay for unworked hours
Often people think of overtime pay from the perspective of employees. This makes sense because it goes without saying that employees should be paid for every hour they work. Overtime pay exists because of this simple fact. It’s important to note, however, that abusing overtime…
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