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People from around the world live and work in New York and New Jersey. While cultures, customs and different beliefs are readily accepted, there are still issues with discrimination. In an employment setting, that can cause problems that need to be addressed. It can...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) plays a crucial role in fighting against discrimination at work. This includes upholding laws against workplace racial bias, religious discrimination and sexual harassment. It works to prevent bias against job...
Every person has the legal right to equality, fairness and justice because of the New York State Constitution, which has significantly influenced New York’s employment laws. Under Article 1 Section 17 of the Constitution, the “labor of human beings is not a commodity...
Workplace discrimination can have a significant impact on employees, more so on candidates who are still undergoing the recruitment process. The law protects applicants from discriminatory hiring practices. However, these incidents can be subtle, initially appearing...
In New York, employees and employers might engage in a disagreement as to how the relationship is classified. Being categorized as an employee vs. an independent contractor can play a significant role in many aspects including wages and employee protections. Employees...
When most people talk about illegal discrimination in the workplace, they talk about intentional conduct. Examples might include an employers who refuses to hire women, or a manager who uses racist epithets to berate their employees, But discrimination in the...
Many of us are taught the difference between right and wrong growing up and the importance of speaking out when we see unethical, illegal or unsafe activities. In an employment situation, an employee who exposes this behavior in the workplace is called a...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was enacted to ensure employees’ rights are protected and that they have fair working conditions. If your employer violates the FLSA there are steps you can take to address it. FLSA The FLSA set out a federal minimum wage that...
New York has two categories of workers: employees and independent contractors. Compared to independent contractors, employees have a broader range of rights, benefits and protections. To cut costs, some employers intentionally misclassify employees, thereby depriving...
Workplace discrimination can have a profound impact on your life. It can make you feel unsafe at your job, and it can lead to unjustified negative employment actions being taken against you. The results can be wide-reaching, leaving you facing financial hardship, a...