Monthly Archives: July 2026
Remote Work as a Reasonable Accommodation Under New York Employment Law
For many New York City employees, returning to the office creates a problem that has little to do with the work. A medical condition turns the commute, the physical workspace, or a full day in a shared environment into a serious barrier. The employee still completes assignments, communicates with coworkers, serves clients, and meets… Read More »
FMLA Retaliation After Returning From Medical or Family Leave in New York City
Returning to work after protected leave should allow an employee to resume a career without being punished for needing time to recover, care for a loved one, or welcome a child. Yet some employees come back to a workplace that feels markedly different. A supervisor who approved the leave becomes hostile, responsibilities disappear, or… Read More »
Scaffold Collapse Injuries in New York City: Liability Beyond Workers’ Compensation
A scaffold collapse can send a worker falling several stories, trap members of a crew beneath a platform, or release planks, tools, and construction materials onto the people below. The resulting injuries can include spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, internal trauma, and permanent physical limitations that end a construction career. Workers’… Read More »
Employee Misclassification and Workers’ Compensation Rights in New York City
A workplace injury can reveal that a company has been treating an employee like an independent contractor for months or years. The worker followed a company schedule, accepted assignments from a supervisor, used equipment provided for the job, and depended on the company for continued work. Once an accident occurs, the employer points to… Read More »