Employment Law

Retaliation happens when an employer punishes an employee for reporting discrimination or harassment, a legally protected behavior. This can manifest in various ways, from subtle behavior changes to overt acts like termination. Retaliation happens because some...

Discrimination, harassment and retaliation can all cause significant harm to your career, reputation and overall stability. Once subjected to these egregious behaviors, you might be reassigned, demoted or even terminated from your position, throwing up roadblocks to...

Staying later than normal is common in industries like hospitality, building service and many others. Working long and late can be tiring, so New York law offers some protection to employees through the "spread of hours" rule. If you work long days, it's important to...

Facing workplace retaliation can be a terrifying experience. You might feel alone, scared and unsure about your next steps. But remember, New York City has strong laws to protect workers like you. Filing a retaliation claim could be your path to justice and job...

In theory, overtime pay rules are straightforward: If you work over 40 hours in a week, you must be paid for the extra time at 1.5 times your regular rate of pay. This is basically how the rule works in both federal and New York law. However, there are exceptions, and...

Have you ever worried about choosing between your job and your family? The New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) ensures you don't have to. This vital law protects your right to care for a newborn or a seriously ill loved one without risking your career. Unfortunately,...

Imagine diligently paying into your company's health insurance plan. Yet, at a critical time, you discover you do not qualify for coverage because of a misclassification. This situation is a harsh reality for many workers. It is important to know your legal options if...

Health care workers often dedicate long hours to patient care. In the aftermath of a global pandemic, the industry faces additional pressure to extend work hours due to increased demand for health services. However, longer shifts can lead to fatigue and eventual...

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is federal legislation that governs minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor. Its mission is to protect workers by ensuring fair compensation for their efforts. The FLSA applies to most employees in the United...

As a media production staff member, you are no stranger to long hours of work. Fair compensation for your efforts is essential to your well-being and motivation as it acknowledges your hard work. But what if your employer fails to recognize your hard work with proper...