Employers should prepare for proposed increase to overtime threshold
A proposed rule would increase the threshold at which employees must be paid to qualify as exempt from overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), according…
Despite laws intended to prevent it, age discrimination ‘alive and well’ in 2019
Although over fifty (“50”) years has passed since the establishment of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), age discrimination still occurs in the workplace and in…
Pay equity: Employers should be proactive in seeking new ways to fairly compensate employees, prevent bias
So much for breaking through the glass ceiling. Employers today, in some cases, are still paying men more than women with similar experience who perform similar duties, while many…
NYC employers: Are you prepared to comply with new lactation room requirements?
New York City employers should be ready to comply with new lactation laws, which are significantly stronger than current state and federal laws. The new laws go into effect March…
Instacart labor conflict affects local shoppers, reflects widespread issue
Megan Morris parks in the Wegmans lot in Johnson City from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to work as an on-demand shopper for Instacart, a grocery delivery service conducted through apps. She…
Debate over Uber, Lyft driver pay highlights discrepancies between definitions of ‘employee,’ ‘independent contractor’
Uber, Lyft and other for-hire vehicle (FHV) rides in New York City are going to cost more starting in January. The fare increase brings to light a larger employment issue that…
Employers should be mindful of employment laws when snowstorms or other emergencies disrupt business
With Winter weather around the corner, employers should make sure they understand and are in compliance with all federal employment laws. Snowstorms—and other types of emergency…
EEOC expands rule to help those with disabilities obtain jobs in federal government
Although a growing number of disabled Americans are finding jobs, disabilities continue to be an obstacle to obtaining employment for many. The unemployment rate among disabled…
New York’s pregnancy discrimination laws aim to guide employers, protect workers—but it still happens
Although discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace violates federal and New York state law, it still happens in businesses and industries across the state.…
Employers should update hiring practices as restrictions on salary history inquiries increase
As more states and municipalities increasingly adopt laws and regulations that restrict employers from requesting current pay rates and salary history from job applicants,…