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What is your employee handbook missing?

by Raff & Becker, LLP | May 12, 2020 | Employment Law For Employers

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...

Changing employment laws help employees in 2020

by Raff & Becker, LLP | Apr 9, 2020 | Employment Law For Employees, Employment Law For Employers, Harassment, Sexual Harassment

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?

by Raff & Becker, LLP | Feb 17, 2020 | Employment Law For Employers

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?

by Raff & Becker, LLP | Jan 20, 2020 | Employment Law For Employers

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

On behalf of Raff & Becker, LLP | Dec 19, 2019 | Employment Law For Employees

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

On behalf of Raff & Becker, LLP | Dec 12, 2019 | Family And Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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

On behalf of Raff & Becker, LLP | Nov 26, 2019 | Employment Law For Employees

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...

Workers experience extensive racism in the workplace

On behalf of Raff & Becker, LLP | Nov 8, 2019 | Employment Law For Employees

According to a recent study about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, a third of employed adults in New York and other states have personally experienced or witnessed racism in the workplace. Large companies have advertised their efforts to improve this problem...

Wrongful termination and discrimination cases move ahead

On behalf of Raff & Becker, LLP | Sep 25, 2019 | Employment Disputes

It has been several years now since the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect. Since then, numerous workers with disabilities in New York and across the United States have expected that they should be treated with respect and of equal worth to their...

Overtime pay in New York

On behalf of Raff & Becker, LLP | Sep 7, 2019 | Employment Law For Employees

When you accept a job with a company in New York, there are a few different ways that you might be paid for your work. Some people have jobs that earn them money in the form of commission. These people are generally in sales positions. Other employees might receive a...
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