Overtime pay is designed to ensure that employees are adequately compensated for working beyond their standard hours. But employees often have a number of misconceptions about who is entitled to it, and when. As a result, it’s all too easy to lose out on compensation you’re legally owed because of an employer’s oversight — or their malicious opportunism. A...
Continue ReadingIf you’re concerned your employer has committed a wage violation and is withholding your pay, get in contact with an experienced wage and hour attorney at Ottinger Employment Lawyers. We’ve helped thousands of employees in every field recover millions in unpaid wages, and we’re here to fight for you and to hold your employer accountable. To get started, please contact...
Continue ReadingFor workers in any industry, non-compete agreements are bad news. If you’re a medical professional, these contracts can prevent you from seeking more competitive pay or pursuing your professional goals by starting your own practice. According to the New York Times, 45% of primary care physicians in a survey of five states were bound by covenants not to compete. ...
Continue ReadingAn estimated 30 million U.S. employees today are bound by non-compete agreements that place limits on their freedom to pursue competitive wages and new job prospects. These restrictive contracts — formerly applied only to workers with highly technical roles or proprietary knowledge — are widespread across the American labor force. Employers exploit overly broad non-compete agreements, using them to...
Continue ReadingTech workers around the country have been on edge in recent months as companies resort to restructuring to weather uncertain economic conditions. Following downsizing at Peloton, Lyft, and Twitter, Meta’s recent announcement of plans to cut 11,000 jobs from their workforce marks the largest of the layoffs that have rocked the tech industry so far in 2022. Amazon followed...
Continue ReadingPregnancy discrimination is a pervasive problem in American workplaces. Since 2016, the number of federal pregnancy discrimination lawsuits has been increasing steadily — even with women now making up 52% of all management and professional jobs in the U.S. In this post, we’ll take a look at what constitutes unlawful pregnancy discrimination, and what the consequences are for employers...
Continue ReadingOn December 20, 2022, disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of three counts of rape and sexual assault in Los Angeles court. The timing of this conviction — less than a month after the nationwide premiere of the biographical drama detailing the journey of the reporters who exposed Weinstein as an abuser in 2017 — carries no...
Continue ReadingThe second half of 2022 has been a tough time for many workers and job seekers. As inflation climbs and recession looms, even the biggest names in tech, media, and finance have been unable to escape the slashed budgets and waves of downsizing that come with economic contraction. In the past six months, even more top- and mid-level executives...
Continue ReadingDo you feel trapped by a non-compete agreement? You might have more options than you think. Here’s a look at when non-competes are enforceable in New York. Non-compete agreements are a restrictive covenant in employment agreements and contracts that limits an employee’s ability to work with competitors or start a competing business within a specific time and after leaving...
Continue ReadingNew York state and New York city have made changes to sexual harassment laws to strengthen protections and create safer, more respectful work environments. The updates expand New York employer responsibilities and include stricter requirements for executives, HR, and workplace leaders. Understanding these laws is essential for compliance. Sexual Harassment Law in New York State Under New York State...
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