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What Are New York’s Laws On Medical Marijuana In The Workplace?

By Mansell Law, LLC |

While the U.S. federal government has yet to legalize marijuana use for any reason, more and more states have permitted its sale for both medical and recreational purposes. New York currently permits both, and the state’s Compassionate Care Act (CCA) does establish that holding a medical marijuana card is evidence of a recognized disability…. Read More »

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Wage Violations & Remedies In New York Law

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Happily for workers (and perhaps, unhappily for some employers), New York has some of the strictest labor laws in the United States. While even large companies may make errors or overlook things, the New York legislature has enumerated clear penalties for corporations that act inappropriately, especially in the realm of wage and hour violations…. Read More »

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Explaining New York Paid Leave

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The U.S. federal government instituted the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in 1993, which allows up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period for certain family-based or medical-related reasons. Certain states, New York included, have passed laws in the years since then, expanding the right to family leave, but there are… Read More »

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Explaining New York Non-Compete Agreements

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Most executive employees are considered to be reliable hard workers, and are prized accordingly. However, given their often-specialized knowledge, sometimes they are viewed with suspicion when they depart a company. These employees are seen as so talented sometimes that employers historically would try to regulate their ability to earn a living elsewhere. These “non-compete”… Read More »

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Executive Compensation In New York

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The majority of employees in New York do not sign an actual contract upon their beginning a new job, though they may sign other onboarding paperwork. That said, this is less common for those who have more years of experience in the industry, or who have unique expertise to offer an employer. Executive positions… Read More »

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Am I Entitled To Overtime Pay In New York?

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All non-salaried employees, with very rare exceptions, are generally entitled to get ‘time and a half’ of overtime pay for every hour they work past their standard schedule. However, far too many employers try to help their bottom line by withholding this compensation. This conduct is wage theft, and it is actionable, both under… Read More »

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Breaches Of New York Employment Contracts

By Mansell Law, LLC |

As of this writing, 49 of 50 U.S. states are “at-will” employment states (Montana being the lone exception), meaning that any employee can be terminated for any reason at any time. There are certain exceptions to this rule – one cannot be fired for a discriminatory reason, as one might imagine, and a person… Read More »

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New York Legislature Introduces “SIT Act” In Both Houses

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Many New Yorkers have jobs where they are required to be up and around all day – but soon, they may have the ability to get off their feet for short periods of time, if it does not interfere with their work. In September 2022, the Standing Is Tiring (SIT) Act was introduced in… Read More »

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What Kind Of Activity Warrants ‘Blowing The Whistle?’

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It is not uncommon on television for a concerned individual to act as a whistleblower against a large company, despite reservations. In real life, the process for doing so can be complex and even frightening – but whistleblowers can serve an important purpose in terms of keeping public and private employers from engaging in… Read More »

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Unpaid Overtime Is Illegal In New York

By Mansell Law, LLC |

In certain industries, it is not uncommon for employees to be asked – or even forced – to work overtime without being paid for their time and effort. Many will treat this as simply a part of their job – but in reality, unpaid overtime is a form of wage theft, and it is… Read More »

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