The Fair Labor Standards Act is a federal law which controls many aspects of wage and hour standards. However, it is silent with respect to rest breaks and meal periods. As such, there is no federal requirement that employers grant those breaks – instead, they are...
Year: 2021
Take these actions to build your sexual harassment case
No one should be subjected to discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Yet, despite extensive efforts to raise awareness of sexual harassment and prevent it, egregious behaviors that constitute sexual harassment continue to occur in work environments across the...
My male colleague makes more than me. What are my options?
Employment laws related to men and women have come a long way over the past several decades. However, situations can still arise involving unequal pay between male and female employees. This can potentially trigger a claim under the Equal Pay Act. Understanding the...
I was fired after I reported a wage and hour violation. Now what?
Reporting employer misconduct takes a certain amount of bravery. It is the right thing to do, but an employee may rightly fear that their employer will take action against them for making such a report. However, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prohibits...
Do freelancers have protection from sexual harassment?
As the economy recovers from recession, people are gradually easing back into the workforce in hybrid-remote set-ups, full-time at the office or other arrangement. In the freelance world, opportunities abound as online markets and gig economy websites job postings...
Poll: 25% of Black and Hispanic workers experience discrimination
Workplace discrimination in New York and New Jersey is a persistent problem. This continues despite greater attention paid to employment rights and more avenues to complain about mistreatment in the workplace. It may be beneficial for people who believe they are being...
