If OSHA comes knocking, it is not advised to refuse entry! Refusing entry only delays the inevitable and can create an adversarial atmosphere. An OSHA inspector can easily acquire a search warrant or subpoena if they choose to do so. Your first step should be to verify their credentials. Their official ID will include […]
The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals (whose decisions apply to all New York employers) recently settled a split among the U.S. district courts under its jurisdiction and concluded once and for all that cumulative liquidated damages under the New York Labor Law (NYLL) and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are not […]