NY Employment Law

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Oct 13, 2020
1 min

Challenges to Succeeding in Business in New York City

Life and work in the Big Apple isn’t all wine and roses for business owners in 2020, however, New York remains, still, one of the more...

Aug 23, 2020
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MSPB, EEOC & Negotiated Grievance Procedures Complaints: Federal Government Employment Law Basics

Hayes & Simon retains lawyers that have experience handling appeals to the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB), grievances under the...

Jul 8, 2020
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New York Disability Discrimination Laws: NY Employment Law Basics

When an employer, in New York, makes employment decisions based on a disability and not via criteria appropriate under law, the action of...

Oct 25, 2018
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New York Sexual Harassment Law Basics for New York City & State Employers

The #MeToo movement has motivated the State and City of New York to implement a battery of new sexual harassment laws applicable to all...

Aug 16, 2018
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New York Age Discrimination Protection Basics

As part of our ongoing series of posts intended to familiarize you with New York and Federal laws you must follow if you are running a...

Jul 15, 2018
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Firing an Employee in NY? Exceptions to NY “At Will” Employee Law

If your New York business hires employees in NY, then it is essential that you know what hiring someone as an employee “at will” in New...

Jun 11, 2018
1 min

New York Non-Compete Agreements

The validity of a non-compete agreement in New York is measured in light of relevant principles and the particular facts and...

May 6, 2017
1 min

New York Independent Contractor or Employee? Taxi Union Sues Uber

Lawyers, in New York, representing 5,000 Uber drivers in New York City filed a lawsuit in NY on behalf of 10 of these alleged New York...

Feb 18, 2017
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NY Legal Protection For Employees With Disabilities In New York

As part of our ongoing series of postings bringing awareness to certain laws every New York business owner must know, we bring your...

Oct 17, 2016
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Some Uber Drivers May Be Entitled To Unemployment Benefits

An administrative ruling out of New York state found that, under certain conditions, Uber drivers may be entitled to state unemployment...

Sep 21, 2016
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States Sue The U.S. Department of Labor To Stop New Overtime Rules

halting the imminent implementation of it

Sep 21, 2016
1 min

Drafting a New York Prenuptial Agreement

In light of the impending divorce of superstar couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, now is a good time to become re-acquainted with what...

Sep 18, 2016
1 min

Fox Sues Netflix For Poaching Key Employees: Tortious Interference Law

Media giant Fox filed a lawsuit against Netflix claiming it has been damaged by Netflix's aggressive and improper campaign to unlawfully...

Sep 1, 2016
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The Most Common Ways NY Small Businesses Land In Court & Ways To Avoid The Court Room

Everyday, New York small businesses are served with lawsuits that could have been avoided had they implemented some simple practices that...

Aug 28, 2016
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New York City Forcing Certain Employers To Sign “Labor Peace” Agreements

New York City is trying to force certain employers to sign “labor peace” agreements with unions. Last month, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio...

Aug 24, 2016
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NLRB Judge Rules Chipotle Is Liable For Labor Violation For Enforcing “Unlawful” Social Media Policy

This week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Chipotle Mexican Grill had an “unlawful” social media policy that...

Aug 21, 2016
1 min

Proposed Change to NYC Hiring Practices Intended To Tackle Wage Inequity

A proposed change to New York City local law seeks to make certain customary hiring practices illegal for employers in New York City. To...

Aug 16, 2016
1 min

NY’s Family Leave Law: What It Means For NY Small Businesses

Earlier this year, New York enacted the NY Family Leave Law, which mandates NY businesses, including small businesses, to provide family...