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New York

In New York, changes proposed for direct deposit and paycards

08/11/2016
The New York State Department of Labor has proposed new regulations that would require employers to tell employees in detail how direct deposit and paycard payment options work.

Patience pays off when handling absenteeism

08/11/2016
Sometimes, an employer’s most valuable quality is patience. For example, letting an employee take FMLA leave even if you suspect his underlying condition may not really qualify can make the employee’s subsequent lawsuit fall flat.

Short reassignment delay is generally OK

08/11/2016
Sometimes, it takes a while for management to make changes in schedules and duty assignments after a promotion or transfer. A reasonable delay—even if it results in some loss of pay—isn’t considered an adverse employment action or serious enough to win a discrimination lawsuit.

Two new HR issues in N.Y.: Association bias & disloyal employees

07/08/2016
There have been two recent developments in New York of particular interest to HR professionals.

Fed contractor disbarred after filing false wage statements

07/08/2016
Pay problems at a Manhattan construction site mean SJ Insulation will not be working on federally funded projects anytime soon.

Horror show of hazards earns OSHA citations in Brooklyn

07/08/2016
A Brooklyn construction company, faces $49,200 in fines for 21 serious workplace safety standard violations following an Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection of a six-story building the company was constructing.

NYC human rights commission recognizes 31 genders

07/08/2016
The list includes terms such as “androgynous,” “gender bender,” “gender gifted,” “third sex” and “pangender.”

N.Y. says Domino’s has been late on delivery of wages

07/08/2016
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has filed suit against Domino’s Pizza affiliates and three franchisees, alleging widespread violations of state wage-and-hour laws.

You don’t have to fire just because of one comment

07/08/2016
Employers are required to take reasonable steps to stop comments that are particularly offensive. That doesn’t automatically mean you have to fire an offensive employee. You can discipline instead and hope that fixes the problem.

Fired Muslim cop sues NYPD over beard ultimatum

07/08/2016
A 10-year veteran of the New York Police Department is suing after being fired for refusing to shave his beard.