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Wage theft occurs when an employer fails to pay workers the full wages they have earned. This can happen in many forms and affects workers in all industries. Understanding wage theft and identifying it can help workers recover the wages they deserve. Defining wage...
Mental health issues affect millions of people, and society increasingly recognizes their significance. Unfortunately, individuals with mental health issues still sometimes face discrimination. New York law protects these individuals by considering mental health...
As a company approaches around 50 employees or more, it becomes increasingly important to make a personnel policy. This policy or handbook serves as a framework for managing people. Carefully considering certain factors can help create a fair work environment....
Non-compete agreements are contracts employees sign that restrict them from working for a direct competitor of your company or starting a competing business for a certain period of time after leaving your company. When properly drafted, these agreements can help...
SHRM reported in 2023 that 32% of employers use age as a basis to make hiring decisions. About one-third of all workers in the SHRM report said they experienced this type of discrimination. Yet only about 17% of Human Resource professionals have received reports on...
It is important for employees to be able to take time away from work to address personal or family health issues without risking employment. The Family Medical Leave Act safeguards these employee rights at the federal level. Moreover, New York has additional...
Employers must provide a supportive and safe work environment for pregnant employees. This often means making accommodations as you would with any other medical condition. Every employer should understand how to care for pregnant employees. Understand the law Federal...
A hostile work environment creates a liability issue for employers. Federal laws protect against a wide range of discriminatory, harassing and hostile actions in the workplace and provide protections for employees who report these instances. As an employer, you must...
As an employee, state and federal laws protect you from unfair treatment by your employer, including retaliation against you for taking certain protected actions. However, this does not always prevent the behavior from occurring. Here are five signs that you may be a...
Employees should feel safe and respected in the workplace as they complete their duties. Unfortunately, some people may experience harassment at work that makes them feel uncomfortable and violated. Two types of sexual harassment that can occur in the workplace are...
