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Posted by Matthew Marks | In The News

As employees in New York continue to return to their workplace amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there are questions about what employees’ rights are and what your job can do to ensure a safe working environment. CAN MY EMPLOYER TEST ME FOR COVID-19 According to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines, your employer may, in certain circumstances,...

Posted by Matthew Marks | In The News

As all of New York has begun to reopen from the COVID-19 closure, many people are now faced with either returning to work in these uncertain times or have been let go.  As this is happening, current and former employees are faced with new questions, and uncertain legal rights.  Some of the issues affecting returning...

Posted by Matthew Marks | In The News

When you think of employment law issues, you may think of an employee getting a lawyer. However, sometimes employers need lawyers, as well. While employers should be able to handle most employment issues on their own, there are times when the laws are complicated and they need advice so they can avoid legal trouble, which...

Posted by Matthew Marks | In The News

All states, including New York, are considered employment at-will states. If you are an employee or employer, what does this mean for you? Basically, this means that either party can end their employment at any time. A worker can quit a job for any reason. At the same time, an employer can also decide to...

Posted by Matthew Marks | In The News

Ideally, employees would be free to go to work and perform their duties without fear of discrimination. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Employee discrimination is common in many workplaces and it can severely impact one’s performance. A person can face discrimination for many reasons. Some people are discriminated against because of their age...