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Bed Stain Legal Considerations
Summary
There are generally no specific laws preventing you from keeping stains on your bed, as long as it doesnt pose a health risk to others. However, its important to consider hygiene and potential health risks for yourself. This situation might not be a strong legal case and could be better resolved through a personal conversation with the involved party about cleaning or replacing the sheets.Full Conversation
Can I legally keep the stains on my bed to smell and lick later?
Hi Quinn,
There are generally no specific laws preventing you from keeping stains on your bed, as long as it doesn't pose a health risk to others. However, it's important to consider hygiene and potential health risks for yourself.
Is there anything more specific you need help with regarding this situation?
There are generally no specific laws preventing you from keeping stains on your bed, as long as it doesn't pose a health risk to others. However, it's important to consider hygiene and potential health risks for yourself.
Is there anything more specific you need help with regarding this situation?
In nys is it considered work if you have to email your employer when you’re off to give them your schedule?
In New York State, small tasks like sending an email to your employer while off-duty could be considered work, depending on the circumstances. This falls under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Generally, if it's a minimal task, it might not be compensable. It's best to check with your HR department or consult a labor attorney for specific advice.
Do you want more detailed information about labor laws in New York?
Do you want more detailed information about labor laws in New York?
It’s a small task but I don’t think I should have to do it on my day off when I’m supposed to be enjoying my time to myself
I understand your concern. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), even small tasks can be considered work and might be compensable.
Would you like to know more about your rights under New York labor laws regarding off-duty work?
Would you like to know more about your rights under New York labor laws regarding off-duty work?
If I worked in an office they wouldn’t require me to come into the office and provide my schedule but since I work from home they’re taking advantage and having me sign into a work computer to email my schedule
It sounds frustrating to deal with such requirements on your day off. In New York, labor laws aim to protect employees' rights, including fair compensation for work performed.
Would you like to explore your rights further or potentially discuss this with a labor attorney?
Would you like to explore your rights further or potentially discuss this with a labor attorney?
Is the time it takes to sign onto a work computer considered work?
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In New York, the time it takes to sign onto a work computer can be considered work if it is integral and indispensable to your primary work activities. This could potentially be compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Would you like more detailed information about labor laws in New York regarding this matter?
In New York, the time it takes to sign onto a work computer can be considered work if it is integral and indispensable to your primary work activities. This could potentially be compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Would you like more detailed information about labor laws in New York regarding this matter?
I need the computer to work I can’t work without it
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It sounds like you have a legitimate concern regarding your work situation. In New York, such tasks might be compensable under labor laws, but specifics can vary based on your job and employer policies. Would you like to know more about filing a complaint or discussing this further with a labor attorney?
It sounds like you have a legitimate concern regarding your work situation. In New York, such tasks might be compensable under labor laws, but specifics can vary based on your job and employer policies. Would you like to know more about filing a complaint or discussing this further with a labor attorney?
My employer tells me to sign on to my work computer * minutes before my shift starts
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In New York, the time you spend signing onto your work computer could be considered work, especially if it is necessary for your primary job activities. Here are some key points under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
- Integral and Indispensable: If the task is integral and indispensable to your main work activities, it should be compensable.
- Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation for the time spent on such tasks.
Would you like to explore how to file a complaint or discuss this further with a labor attorney?
In New York, the time you spend signing onto your work computer could be considered work, especially if it is necessary for your primary job activities. Here are some key points under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
- Integral and Indispensable: If the task is integral and indispensable to your main work activities, it should be compensable.
- Compensation: You may be entitled to compensation for the time spent on such tasks.
Would you like to explore how to file a complaint or discuss this further with a labor attorney?
Also I have medical appointments on thursdays which is my day off and they want me to disrupt my medical appointments to send them an email
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It seems like you have several valid concerns regarding your work requirements on your day off, especially when it interferes with your medical appointments. Here are some key points to consider:
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Small tasks, like sending an email, can be considered work if they are integral and indispensable to your job.
- New York Labor Laws: These laws aim to protect employees' rights, including compensation for work performed during off-duty hours.
Would you like to explore your rights further or discuss this with a labor attorney?
It seems like you have several valid concerns regarding your work requirements on your day off, especially when it interferes with your medical appointments. Here are some key points to consider:
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Small tasks, like sending an email, can be considered work if they are integral and indispensable to your job.
- New York Labor Laws: These laws aim to protect employees' rights, including compensation for work performed during off-duty hours.
Would you like to explore your rights further or discuss this with a labor attorney?
What’s the law regarding breast feeding in nys
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In New York State, breastfeeding laws include:
- Right to Breastfeed: Mothers can breastfeed in any public or private location where they are authorized to be.
- Break Time for Nursing Mothers: Employers must provide reasonable unpaid break time or allow the use of paid break time or meal time each day for an employee to express breast milk for up to three years following childbirth.
- Private Space: Employers must make reasonable efforts to provide a private space, other than a bathroom, for expressing milk.
Do you have any specific concerns or questions regarding breastfeeding laws?
In New York State, breastfeeding laws include:
- Right to Breastfeed: Mothers can breastfeed in any public or private location where they are authorized to be.
- Break Time for Nursing Mothers: Employers must provide reasonable unpaid break time or allow the use of paid break time or meal time each day for an employee to express breast milk for up to three years following childbirth.
- Private Space: Employers must make reasonable efforts to provide a private space, other than a bathroom, for expressing milk.
Do you have any specific concerns or questions regarding breastfeeding laws?
So id have to pump during my meal time? I can’t eat if I do that
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Under New York State law, employers must provide reasonable unpaid break time or allow the use of paid break time or meal time each day for an employee to express breast milk. However, the law requires that you be granted sufficient time to express milk and eat as well.
Would you like more detailed information on how to address this issue with your employer?
Under New York State law, employers must provide reasonable unpaid break time or allow the use of paid break time or meal time each day for an employee to express breast milk. However, the law requires that you be granted sufficient time to express milk and eat as well.
Would you like more detailed information on how to address this issue with your employer?
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In New York, employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations for breastfeeding mothers. This includes break time for expressing milk and a private space other than a bathroom.
In New York, employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations for breastfeeding mothers. This includes break time for expressing milk and a private space other than a bathroom.
Key Points:
- Break Time: Employers must provide reasonable unpaid break time or allow the use of paid break time/meal time for expressing breast milk.
- Private Space: Employers must make reasonable efforts to provide a private space, other than a bathroom, for expressing milk.
Would you like more detailed information on how to address this issue with your employer?
- Break Time: Employers must provide reasonable unpaid break time or allow the use of paid break time/meal time for expressing breast milk.
- Private Space: Employers must make reasonable efforts to provide a private space, other than a bathroom, for expressing milk.
Would you like more detailed information on how to address this issue with your employer?
Can a CBA have less protections than state law?
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Key Points:
- Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs): Generally, a CBA cannot provide fewer protections than those guaranteed by state law.
- State Law: State laws set minimum standards that must be adhered to, and CBAs can only offer equal or greater protections.
Do you have any specific concerns regarding your CBA that you need more information on?
- Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs): Generally, a CBA cannot provide fewer protections than those guaranteed by state law.
- State Law: State laws set minimum standards that must be adhered to, and CBAs can only offer equal or greater protections.
Do you have any specific concerns regarding your CBA that you need more information on?
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