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The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 an hour for 14 years — a time period during which mere adjustments for inflation would now have it over $10.
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1/12/23
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Q: I work for a mid-sized company in Nassau County and was sent home early twice in the past few weeks due to the terrible weather. While my office officially closed and we were told to …
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By Max Sicherman
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2/17/15
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Q: I own a small business and recently read about a bill Governor Cuomo signed into law eliminating the requirement for me to notify my employees about their rate of pay, allowances, pay day, …
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By Max Sicherman
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2/6/15
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Q: I am the President of mid-sized company on Long Island which has a zero-tolerance drug policy which includes prohibiting the use of marijuana. We also randomly test …
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By Paul F. Millus
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1/23/15
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Q: I own a specialized business and was interested in asking my employees to sign agreements limiting their ability to compete against my company either on their own or …
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By Lynn Brown
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10/9/14
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Q: During the bad weather this past winter my employer paid for me to stay in a hotel so I could be near the office. While I appreciated the thought, I feel I should be …
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By Joni Haviva Kletter
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6/13/14
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Q: I run a small trucking business and my drivers are paid as independent contractors. I understand there is a new law in New York that might require me to treat them as employees. What is this all …
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By Paul F. Millus
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4/14/14
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Q: If someone is let go due to cutbacks is s/he entitled to unused vacation and or sick pay?
A: Generally, New York law does not require employers to provide paid vacation to employees. The law …
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By Lois Carter Schlissel
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2/12/14
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Q: If someone is fired for cause are they eligible for unemployment?A: Unemployment insurance is a state administered benefit which provides former employees monetary payments for a specific period …
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By Joni Haviva Kletter
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1/7/14
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Q: I am business owner who for years has provided unpaid internships to college students looking to gain experience in the work force. I have only recently learned that wage and hour laws may …
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By Paul F. Millus
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10/24/13
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