There are a lot of reasons that you may decide not to leave the office for a lunch break. And, on the other side, there are a lot of reasons an employer may ask you to take part in a work activity during lunch. Understanding what counts as a “break” can seem like a...
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Not getting paid for after-work email? You’re not alone.
One common aspect of employment today is our nearly constant connection to our phones and email. Because our daily work lives are so connected to our phones, many people aren't sure of when their work days actually begin and end. Work time spills into personal time,...
Wage theft: $14.8 million stolen from New York workers
Each year workers across the state of New York are not paid the full compensation they are owed. As WHAM reports, almost $15 million was not paid out to New York workers in the first six months of 2017. The New York Department of Labor is returning the stolen wages...
Real estate transactions booming in suburbia New York
The current trend in New York is for city dwellers to migrate north. This is taking place because they are in search of less costly homes or even second homes. As a result, one county in particular, Putnam County, experienced one of its highest rates of residential...
Are you owed more breaks?
As a worker in New York, you have certain protections in place that ensure you won't be treated unfairly -- like being denied food or rest breaks. Knowing guidelines such as these can help you spot signs of illegal break denial and fight against it. The New York State...
What risks do independent contractors face?
As an independent contractor in New York, you have both benefits and drawbacks to your position. At the Law Offices of Louis D. Strober, JR., we work to provide you with information and facts that you can use to help prepare yourself for, and prevent, the more severe...

