While the Department of Labor may have stayed any national increases to the minimum exemption salary thresholds for the time being, New York employers have not been granted the same reprieve. Effective December 31, 2016, the New York Department of Labor announced incremental increases to its minimum wage laws. With the increased minimum wages, increases
Don’t Throw Out Your Class-Action Waivers Just Yet
The United States Supreme Court decided last week to resolve a split in the lower courts as to whether the National Labor Relations Act (“Act”) preempts class-action waiver clauses in arbitration agreements between employers and their employees. This is an important development, as the use of such waivers in arbitration agreements (if permissible) can drastically
New Year, New Laws
Happy New Year! The new year frequently marks new changes in the law, and this year is no exception. There are several important changes that went into effect on January 1st. Here are some of the major changes that went into effect on January 1, 2017:
- Minimum Wage Change: On January 1
Things You Hope You Will Never Need to Know: Liability Arising from Serious Workplace Injury
Liability arising from serious workplace injury can be divided into four general categories: (1) worker’s compensation; (2) administrative agency (OSHA); (3) criminal liability; and (4) other civil liabilities.
- Worker’s Compensation
Worker’s compensation is, for the most part, a strict liability system -any bona fide workplace injury, regardless of cause – is covered.
The worker’s compensation
Top Reasons to Mediate Employment Disputes
As an employment attorney and mediator, I believe mediation is a good alternative to protracted employment litigation. Below are the top reasons why.
1. Mediation is a Voluntary Process.
Unlike litigation in which federal and state laws and court rules mandate the process (and often the outcome), mediation is a voluntary process. Thus, the parties