In reality, the unions' leaders are tame; the media give little coverage to labour issues; employers can do pretty much what they want; and anyone who steps out of line risks the sack, or worse.
Aside from these issues, employers often require employees to use up other paid leave, such as sick days, before they could tap into paid family leave.
The considerations above are just a sampling of the novel issues employers will face as New York's medical marijuana law takes effect.
By staying informed on the latest issues, employers can anticipate changes in compensation preferences and offer benefits packages that will attract the best talent on the market.
Besides the health issues, employers and workers also need to consider the effect that compressing hours into a four-day period has on workers' mental health, stress levels and fatigue.
But the organization said that the news media rarely followed up the issue with employers.
For example, resume fraud is a serious issue for employers concerned about the level of integrity of new employees.
Health care is a monumental issue for employers, and too much is at stake to be reactive.
As it happens, 21 states already mandate the minimum wage for home care workers, and another 15 require overtime payment (the bigger issue for employers).
