Category: Blog Post

New York Paid Family Leave (PFL) provides eligible employees with paid, job-protected time off to care for family members or handle certain personal situations. In most cases, workers can take up to 12 weeks of leave while receiving a percentage of their wages. Understanding how the program works can help you...

If your employer refuses to pay overtime, you may have a wage and hour claim under federal and New York law. Most employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a week. When that doesn’t happen, there are specific steps you can...

New York law allows eligible employees to take up to 20 hours of paid prenatal leave each year for pregnancy-related medical care. This benefit is separate from sick leave and Paid Family Leave, and it is designed to ensure you can attend necessary medical appointments without losing pay.

As of January 1, 2026, the minimum wage for most employees working in Westchester County is $17.00 per hour, the same regional rate that applies in New York City and Long Island. To check whether your paycheck meets this requirement, compare your hourly rate and hours worked with the wages listed on...

Proving wrongful termination in an at-will employment state like New York requires showing that an employer fired you for an illegal reason, such as discrimination, retaliation, or reporting unlawful conduct. Evidence used to prove wrongful termination may include emails, internal complaints, disciplinary records, witness statements, or circumstances indicating that the employer’s...