Employment Law News And Analysis
Defining your FMLA period
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) helps your employees feel more secure about their job when they need to take care of their family members. While commonly associated with parental leave, there are other times when your employees might need to leave work to care for...
Does overtime apply to salaried workers?
Employees help you make your business successful. Not only do they complete tasks that you do not have to, but they can also help you think of innovative solutions for your business. Paying employees on salary can be a benefit for both you and your employees. You get...
What is your employee handbook missing?
Communication with your employees is essential. While it may seem that some of your long-term employees know what you need before you ask, all of your employees value clear communication. One of the most important ways you communicate with your employees is through...
Covid-19: Unemployment Insurance
On March 27, 2020, the federal government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or CARES Act. The CARES Act contains, among other things, the Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus Act, which significantly expands unemployment insurance...
Changing employment laws help employees in 2020
New York Employment law is changing significantly in 2020. Last year Governor Cuomo signed legislation that provides new workplace harassment protection to employees which is gradually taking effect throughout the year. The governor agreed that there has been a...
Can I refuse to pay an employee commission?
The potential to earn a commission can be an excellent incentive for employees that are responsible for building your business. Whether they find new clients or increase sales, they have a direct role in your company’s profits. There are times, however, when there are...
What happens if employees work overtime without authorization?
There are times when you need to ask your employees to work overtime, either because of a shift in hiring or, there has been a dramatic increase in business. Other times, however, employees might work overtime without permission. Here’s what you need to know about...
Why there is a gender pay gap in the medical field
According to a survey of female physicians conducted by Merritt Hawkins, 74% said that their male colleagues made more than they did. They believe this to be true even after accounting for the number of hours worked and a given medical professional's area of...
Proposed FMLA reform would help married couples at same workplace
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has brought forward a bill to end restrictions on family leave imposed on married couples who work for the same employer. The current provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act place limits on the time that married couples working...
Employment law protections for workers in New York
When lawmakers in New York passed the state's Human Rights Law, they extended workplace protections provided by the Civil Rights Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. While workers across the United States are protected against harassment or discrimination...
