Most employees who work in New York City earn paid sick and safe leave they can use for illness, caregiving, or safety needs related to domestic violence. This post explains who is covered, how leave accrues, and what to do if your employer denies it.
The way you ask for a workplace accommodation can shape both the outcome and any future legal claim. This post walks through how to make a clear, documented request and how to handle an employer that drags its feet or refuses.
Whether you are an employee or an independent contractor decides your rights to wages, overtime, and benefits. New Jersey uses the strict ABC test to make that call. This post explains the test and what to do if you have been misclassified.
Employers monitor email, devices, location, and productivity more than ever. This post explains what employers can legally track, where employee privacy rights begin, and how surveillance can intersect with discrimination and retaliation claims.
Medical leave often involves several overlapping laws at once. This post explains how the FMLA, the New Jersey Family Leave Act, and disability accommodation rules interact, and how to protect your job while you are out for a serious health condition.
