How many consecutive days can an employer expect their salaried employees to work?

Section 161 of the NYS Labor Law requires employers to permit workers a day off. There are some exceptions, but most employees are entitled to one...

Although the NYS Division of Human Rights has a very effective division for sexual harassment complaints, the law does not cover businesses with...

Am I allowed to work for two different firms if they do two different types of work?

An emplyee owes the company that pays them a duty to use their best efforts at work. I strongly recommend you get something in writing to prove you...

Unemployment will deny you benefits if you have a corporation, whether it is profitable or not. You should talk to an accountant about dissolving...

I filed a sexual harassment incident report on 5/29/2014, I believe they are retaliating.

Apply for unemployment benefits and call an employment attorney.

Worked for company 10mo. Do I have any laws that protect me for taking time off to care for pregnant sick wife who had surgery?

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides 12 weeks of leave to care for sick spouses, but only after one year of employment. NYC has a new...

I have recently interviewed for a pest control tech position that will require me to use my own car and carry "pest poisons"

The NYS Dep't of Environmental Conservation handles pesticide use regulation. They should have license info for you.

Is it okay for the restaurant general manager to take tables and keep tips ?

If the GM is taking your tips, that would be illegal. If he works the table alone, he can keep the tips left for him..

Do I need a employment attorney

In general, only a union can provide legal protection from this type of harassment. You can complain to the owner, but it may make things worse for...

Can I sue my former employer for issuing a 25 dollar under-the-table shift pay instead of the normal hourly wage?

In NYC, wages can be challenged by the NYS Dept of Labor or a private attorney. Both need to know how many hours you worked each week, and the...