Classified as independent contractors, app-based food delivery workers lacked certain benefits available to full employees and suffered from criminally low pay. But New York City has taken its first step in addressing this glaring issue. Late last year, the city...
Sexual harassment can make any employee’s work environment hostile. Employees need to report sexual harassment whenever possible, whether they’re victims or witnesses. Reporting allows a company to take immediate corrective action and ensure the workplace is safe. But...
Workers of New York can now rest a little easier thanks to a new bill that raises the minimum wage in the state. Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul signed several bills related to the recently unveiled FY 2024 New York State Budget – one of which would raise the minimum...
New York City is popularly known as the world’s food capital because it’s home to various cuisines and the cultures that birthed them. But the city’s restaurants wouldn’t have survived the economic blow of COVID-19 without the help of app-based food delivery workers,...
As a worker, you have a lot of protections under state and federal law. One of the most commonly relied upon laws is the Family Medical Leave Act. This federal law allows you to take time off from work for several weeks without fear of losing your job. Many workers...
You might think that discrimination in the workplace is easy enough to spot. If a co-worker outwardly displays contempt against another for their beliefs, culture, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or even age, it can only mean discrimination. But...
There is a saying that goes, “never work for free.” It’s an adage you’ll want to remember when your employer asks you to work more than 40 hours a week – in other words, going overtime. But who exactly is eligible for overtime pay? Who is eligible? According to...
The FLSA (Fair Labor Standard Act) safeguards employees and their rights. Every person has a right to fair wages. Employers should not be able to abuse or take advantage of their employees’ unfamiliarity with the law. Here are situations where an employer may be...
New York City has taken a very active stance on sexual harassment. At the federal level, only employers with a minimum of 15 employees need to guarantee their employees are protected from sexual harassment formally. In New York City, all employers, regardless of the...
If you suspect that you’ve been discriminated against or have otherwise been treated unfairly in the workplace, then you need to consider taking action to protect yourself. You should probably report the incident to your supervisor and your human resources department...