by Peter A. Romero | Sep 27, 2022 | Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA)
Employee Rights Regarding Legal Cannabis Use Employment discrimination based on marijuana use that abides by state law is illegal. Cannabis is now a legal consumable product for New York adults. However, legal guidelines exist to protect employers and employees....
by Peter A. Romero | Aug 24, 2022 | NYS Healthcare Worker
What Employees and Employers Should Know About Healthcare Worker Bonuses A NYS Healthcare worker bonus was part of the money allocated for the 2023 state budget. In fact, New York State allocated $1.2 billion in bonuses for frontline healthcare workers. The bonus has...
by Peter A. Romero | Jul 21, 2022 | New York Family Leaves: Employee’s Rights
What leaves are permitted for family members? Taking family leaves is a right that employees have through both federal and New York State laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Based on federal law, employers with 50 employees, who worked for 20 weeks in the...
by Peter A. Romero | Jun 14, 2022 | NYS Work Schedule Rights for Employees
What work schedule rights do you have? Work schedule rights for employees fall under NY State laws. As an employee, you may wonder what your rights are regarding work schedules. Employees Rights under NYS Laws Special laws apply to minors, individuals younger than 18...
by Peter A. Romero | May 28, 2022 | Further Protection Against Retaliation
Prohibitions for Retaliation Extend to Leaked Personnel Files In March 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that broadened employees’ protection against retaliation. New York laws protect employees who file discrimination or harassment...
