It’s perfectly legal to receive compensation from your employer in cash. It’s fast and convenient, so even employees without bank accounts can receive payment for their work. However, cash payments trigger questions and complications. You and your employer must both report payments and wages on their state and federal tax documents. Failing to do so […]
Most people consider unemployment a financial tool available to help them if they lose their job. But what happens if your income drastically changes because of demotion? You might still have a job, but if you aren’t able to make ends meet because your income drops, is unemployment compensation available? In most cases, the answer […]
Judge grants Conditional Certification of Collective Action in the Southern District of New York Duran v. R&L Interior Renovations and Construction, Corp., and Luis Fermin, individually; Case No.: 20-cv-9344-AJN As previously reported on this website, in Duran v. R&L Interior Renovations and Construction, Corp., and Luis Fermin, individually; Case Number:20-cv-9344, on November 6, 2020, Lead […]
Many workplaces have banned drinking alcohol while on the job. An employee can be disciplined if an employer determines they are under the influence during work hours. What does this mean for people with alcohol use disorder (AUD)? According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, AUD, more often called alcoholism, is a disability. This means […]
CBD, which is short for cannabidiol, is derived from the hemp plant and is an essential component in medical marijuana or lab-created. It’s one of main components in marijuana and does not cause a “high” when used alone. There is also no risk of abuse or addiction to CBD. Despite being relatively risk-free, government entities […]
The majority of people working in New York are eligible for Paid Family Leave. Formerly, this was called Maternity Leave but now it’s offered to both mothers and fathers. New York has the country’s strongest family leave policy. It ensures working families never need to worry about jeopardizing their jobs as a result of having […]
Jury duty is a civic duty required of many people at some point during their adult lives. Serving on jury duty requires you to take time away from work to perform your duties. But employers cannot terminate employees for time away spent serving on a jury. There is no federal law requiring employers to pay […]
On July 29, 2021, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced that it will rescind, “The Joint Employer Final Rule” which defined “joint employer” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL formally published the “Rescission Final Rule” on July 30, 2021, and it becomes effective on September 28, 2021. Prior Status of […]
New Action filed in the Eastern District of New York Choukroun v. Island Exterior Fabricators LLC, Civil Case No.:21-cv-4280 On July 30, 2021, Plaintiff Choukroun filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of New York against ISLAND EXTERIOR FABRICATORS LLC (“Defendant”), alleging upon knowledge as to himself and his own actions and upon information and […]
On July 9, 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy which provided sweeping initiatives designed to promote workers’ interests, and competition. More specifically, the Order includes, “72 initiatives by more than a dozen federal agencies to promptly tackle some of the most pressing competition problems across our economy.”[1] […]
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