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Workplace sexual harassment comes in many forms and can cause a negative impact on both your work and personal life. Being a victim of workplace sexual harassment can leave you feeling helpless, vulnerable and scared. You have a right to a safe and healthy workplace...
New York and New Jersey both have established rules that clarify when someone who works for a company is an employee as opposed to an independent contractor. The difference between an employee and independent contractor is important. Employees have the benefit of...
Walk through Manhattan's financial district, and you'll see diversity on the streets. But step into the offices, and it's a different story. A report notes that while people of color are well-represented at entry levels in the U.S. financial services sector, their...
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...
If you're working remotely, you might feel safer from workplace sexual harassment. But the truth is, working from home only shields you from physical harassment. People find ways to continue their inappropriate behavior online. Below are five ways they may do...
Friendly joking and teasing are normal at work. But have you ever thought that a comment about your looks might have gone too far? You're not alone. Many workers face subtle forms of discrimination based on how they look but find it hard to spot. Sometimes, what seems...
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...