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NYC App-Based Delivery Drivers and Uber/Lyft Drivers Minimum Wage Laws

By Mansell Law, LLC |

New York City established a minimum wage pay-rate for app-based delivery workers that went into effect July 12, 2023. Starting July 12, 2023 New York City’s app-based delivery workers must be paid at least $17.96 an hour, not including tips. NYC has approximately 60,000 app-based delivery workers operating in the city. If you’ve been… Read More »

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New York State set to Ban Non-Competes

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New York State will join a growing number of states that have prohibited or restricted Non-Competes. Key Take Aways of NY Non-Compete Law: Non-Compete Ban has recently passed by both chambers of the New York State legislature; New law will ban non-compete agreements for workers in the State of New York, including New York… Read More »

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NYC LGBTQ Discrimination Lawyer

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LGBTQ Discrimination in New York City Our New York City LGBTQ discrimination lawyers represent employees all over NYC in sexual orientation discrimination cases and lawsuits. We have successfully represented individuals related to LGBTQ discrimination, retaliation, and violations of Title VII rights. Our NYC employment lawyers are up to date on the evolving laws in… Read More »

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Tip Pool Rules for the Hospitality Industry in New York City

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What are the laws on tip pools for the hospitality industry in New York? The laws on tip pools for the hospitality industry in New York City are that the employer nor management is allowed to keep any portion of the tips and the distribution must follow specific rules. Are Tip Pools arrangements Legal… Read More »

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Sex and Gender Identity Discrimination Are Intertwined In New York Law

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Sex and Gender Identity Discrimination in New York Sex discrimination and gender identity discrimination are essentially two sides of the same coin, and both can be corrosive to a person’s self-esteem and work productivity. Both types of mistreatment effectively go to the core of who a person is, and insinuate that they are insufficient… Read More »

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How To Spot A Wrongful Termination In New York

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The average employee in New York is likely aware that they live and work in an “at-will” state, as most U.S. states are. What this means is that at least in theory, they can be fired or leave their job at any time, for any reason. In reality, there are several exceptions to this… Read More »

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The New York City Human Rights Law

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The New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) was enacted in 1991, with its constitutionality being upheld in 1994 by the state Appellate Court. Ever since then, the NYCHRL has been one of the strongest human rights laws in the United States, offering protections that outstrip its state and federal equivalents. If you have… Read More »

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Have I Been Discriminated Against Due To My Religion?

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Many people see the holiday season as a time for celebrating and togetherness, but some – especially those who are of a minority religion – can see it as a time full of pressure and discomfort. Holiday parties and team-building exercises can be unintentionally discriminatory, or in rare circumstances, can even be used as… Read More »

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Have I Been Misclassified At Work?

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When a person is hired at a new job, they are hired either as an independent contractor or as a full-fledged employee. Each classification of worker is entitled to certain benefits while employed by the company, and most of the time, employers will give both employees and independent contractors what they are owed. However,… Read More »

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Severance Packages Under New York Law

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With rare exceptions, New York employers are not required to provide severance to their departing employees. However, severance pay will very often be part of an executive package, particularly if the executive is let go against their will. Nonetheless, it is crucial to review a severance package before accepting it, lest you inadvertently sign… Read More »

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