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Pregnancy discrimination in New York is prohibited by federal, state, and city law simultaneously, and each layer adds protections the others lack. This post explains what the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the NYSHRL, and the NYCHRL actually require, what accommodations employers must provide, and the filing deadlines that govern each body of law.
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If your employer fired you, demoted you, or made your job harder after you reported a legal violation or refused to participate in something you believed was illegal, New York Labor Law § 740 may protect you. The law was significantly expanded in January 2022, and most employees do not know how far that protection now reaches. This post explains what the current statute covers, who qualifies, and what you need to know about timing.
Read more →When a judgment debtor hides behind an LLC or corporation with no real assets, New York law sometimes allows creditors to hold the owner personally responsible for the debt. The doctrine is called piercing the corporate veil, and the standard is demanding. This post explains the two-part test courts apply, what evidence actually matters, how single-member LLCs are treated, and why the clock starts running the moment you discover the entity is hollow.
Read more →New York's 2026 minimum wage is not a single number. Tipped restaurant workers, fast food employees, and home care aides each operate under different rate schedules, and the gaps between what employers are permitted to pay and what the law actually requires are a persistent source of wage violations in New York City and Nassau County. This post breaks down who earns what, when a tip credit is legally permitted, and what to do if your employer has been getting it wrong.
Read more →If you are 40 or older and your employer has presented you with a severance agreement, federal law gives you at least 21 days to review it and seven days to change your mind after signing. Those deadlines are legal requirements, and a waiver that does not honor them is unenforceable. This post explains what the ADEA and New York law actually require, and how an underlying age discrimination claim can affect your severance leverage.
Read more →If you take FMLA leave and your employer refuses to restore your job, or treats you worse when you return, you likely have a legal claim. This post explains who qualifies for FMLA protection in New York, what job restoration actually requires, how New York Paid Family Leave adds a separate layer of protection for employees at smaller companies, and what retaliation looks like when you come back to work.
Read more →New York law requires every paystub to list specific information, and it requires a written pay notice at hiring. Many employers get both wrong. Here is what a compliant wage statement must show, the defects I see most often, and the statutory damages the Labor Law provides.
Read more →If your former employer sent you a demand letter, invoice, or collection threat for training costs after you left your job in New York, do not pay without getting legal advice first. New York enacted the Trapped at Work Act to restrict exactly these kinds of repayment agreements, and depending on when you signed and what your agreement covers, the demand may not be enforceable.
Read more →A subpoena does not freeze a bank account in New York. But it often arrives alongside a restraining notice, which does. Here is how to tell the enforcement tools apart, and which one actually reaches the money.
Read more →Severance is often negotiable, even after an employee has been fired. Learn when to push back, what terms to examine, and how legal claims may strengthen your position.
Read more →New York expanded whistleblower protections significantly. This guide explains who is covered, what types of complaints may be protected, and what employees should do if they believe they were punished for reporting unlawful or dangerous workplace conduct.
Read more →Some employers require workers to repay alleged training costs if they leave a job too soon. New York's Trapped at Work Act will restrict many of these "stay-or-pay" agreements. A repayment demand may also reveal withheld wages, illegal deductions, unpaid training time, overtime violations, or retaliation.
Read more →Information subpoenas help judgment creditors find assets, but they are different from restraining notices that may freeze bank accounts. Learn how subpoenas work, who must respond, and when other enforcement tools are needed.
Read more →New York law on non-competes continues to evolve. This article explains where things stand now.
Read more →Not every unfair situation is illegal discrimination. Learn what qualifies under New York law and what does not.
Read more →Wage theft is not always obvious. Learn the most common tactics employers use and how to identify them early.
Read more →Not all harassment looks the same. This article explains quid pro quo harassment and how it is proven.
Read more →Overtime calculations are often misunderstood. This guide breaks down how to calculate what you are actually owed.
Read more →When a third party holds a debtor's assets, a turnover proceeding may be the most powerful tool available. This guide explains how these cases work and when they are worth pursuing.
Read more →Many employees have no benchmark for evaluating offers. This article provides context.
Read more →A restraining notice can stop a judgment debtor from accessing their funds, but the process is more technical than most creditors expect. Learn how bank restraints work in New York, what can go wrong, and how to use them effectively.
Read more →Retaliation claims are among the most common employment cases. Learn what qualifies.
Read more →Being paid a salary does not automatically eliminate overtime rights. Learn when salaried employees are still entitled to overtime pay.
Read more →Many employees believe a toxic or abusive workplace automatically qualifies as a "hostile work environment." In New York, the law is broader than in many states, but it still requires more than a difficult boss. Understanding the difference can determine whether you have a viable legal claim.
Read more →Leaving a job with a non-compete can feel uncertain, especially if you plan to join a competitor. This guide walks through what typically happens after you leave, including cease-and-desist letters, lawsuits, and the real risk of being stopped from working.
Read more →New York non-compete law is still changing. Learn what makes restrictive covenants enforceable, what is unique about New York, and which recent cases and developments matter most.
Read more →Winning a lawsuit does not guarantee payment. Learn how judgment collection works in New York, including liens, restraining notices, subpoenas, and turnover proceedings.
Read more →Sexual harassment at work is illegal under New York law. Learn what qualifies as harassment, how to document it, and what steps employees in NYC and Nassau County can take.
Read more →Ramadan 2026 is approaching. Learn your workplace rights in New York, including religious accommodation, schedule flexibility, prayer breaks, and protection from retaliation. Contact a NYC employment
Read more →NYC employees get expanded ESSTA protected time off starting February 22, 2026, plus new DCWP proposed rules on paystub tracking, written policies, a 32-hour unpaid bank, paid leave, and more.
Read more →Severance agreements in New York are legal contracts, not courtesy letters. Learn how NYC and Nassau County employees should read severance terms, releases, deadlines, and risks before signing.
Read more →Judgment collection failures can begin long before a lawsuit is filed. Poor identification of parties in contracts makes enforcement harder, invites fraud, and undermines service and recovery later.
Read more →Sexual harassment claims in New York are hard to prove. Learn why evidence, credibility, and agency filings matter, and when to speak with a New York employment lawyer.
Read more →A New York confession of judgment is not enforceable forever. Learn the three-year filing deadline, the six-year contract limit, and when a COJ becomes unenforceable.
Read more →Employers in New York's hospitality industry who rely on the standard form LS-54 expose themselves to liability, as the LS-54 is not sufficient by itself to comply with the law.
Read more →A consolidated reference to New York State minimum wage rates (2019–2026) by effective date, region, and covered worker category, based on NYDOL published rates.
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