Monthly Archives: February 2019

The New York City Commission on Human Rights this week issued enforcement guidance to prohibit workplace discrimination based on an employee’s hair style. Employers are thereby prohibited from punishing, demoting, firing or taking other adverse actions against workers who wear … Read More

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is floating a proposal for new legislation designed to toughen the penalties for employers who withhold wages from employees — commonly called wage theft. If enacted, his proposal would install new penalties ranging from a Class B … Read More