On behalf of Raff & Becker, LLP | Jun 23, 2020 | Employment Law For Employers
Discrimination claims can be difficult for both employees and employers. In both cases, the parties do not want to believe it is happening to them. While you hope that you and your staff would never cross the line into discrimination, it is essential to plan for when...
On behalf of Raff & Becker, LLP | Jun 15, 2020 | Employment Disputes, Employment Law For Employers, Unemployment Compensation
Employees are an essential part of our business. While it is never the goal at the time you hire them, all employees will leave. In some cases, employees leave to pursue another opportunity. At other times, employees are terminated or laid off and will seek...
On behalf of Raff & Becker, LLP | May 21, 2020 | Employment Law For Employers
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...
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...
by jacobkorder | Apr 13, 2020 | Attorneys, Employment Law For Employees, Employment Law For Employers, Firm News, Unemployment Compensation, 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...
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...
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...
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...
On behalf of Raff & Becker, LLP | Jul 27, 2019 | Employment Law For Employers
Many small companies might not think that they need an employee handbook. With only a few employees, they can discuss policies in person easily enough and be flexible about some things like working from home or taking time off. However, that is not sustainable as a...
On behalf of Raff & Becker, LLP | Jul 20, 2019 | Employment Law For Employers
Most people in New York are familiar with the recent success that the women’s United States soccer team has had, winning yet another World Cup. Their success, however, has come despite the fact that they are paid a mere pittance of what their male counterparts...
