Health always comes first. That is why the law in New York allows you to take time off work while you recover from your work-related injuries. Once you heal, your employer may ask you to return to work. However, your boss is not the one who decides when you are...
Although the Covid-19 pandemic sweeping the United States is demonstrably worse than it has ever been, states are reopening (which is largely contributing to the explosion in new cases). That means more people going back to work. While the return to work is good for...
Most of New York State remains in strict lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. But workers deemed essential, such as healthcare workers and grocery store employees, remain on the job. Despite safety measures to minimize the risk of infection, some essential...
As an employee in New York, you may qualify for workers' compensation if you sustain an injury on the job. In general, workers' compensation benefits allow you to continue receiving income while you recover from an injury you got at work. Many claims involve physical...
New Yorkers who work in and around urban centers likely face some of the highest burnout rates in the country. The Empire State is known for its cut-throat business environment, high-pressure deals and a fast-paced life at work and play. While employers should take...
For years, occupational psychologists in New York and around the world have studied workplace burnout. Most of these studies have concluded that burnout is an occupational health hazard. They also noted that to improve employee morale, health and retention, employers...
New York is a state of industry. Life here is fast-paced and people are always rushing about their daily business. Workers tend to be high-strung and burnout is just a part of the job. While this is not true for all of New York, it is the common way of life for many...
People from all around the world flock to New York for work with dreams of building a better life. However, over time, many people become disengaged at work or so stressed that they begin looking for another job. This is as true of the rest of the United States as it...
In New York, flu season begins around October and ends in May. Simply put, for half a year or more, New Yorkers are sniffling at home and at work. It does not help that the flu is highly contagious. According to Forbes, infected persons can spread the virus to other...
While you enjoy going to work each day, you also appreciate knowing that while you are at work that you are in an environment that is safe, functional and productive. While every job has its unique risks, if your employer fails to manage these risks, you and your...
