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It takes a lot of courage to report workplace discrimination or sexual harassment. Yet, even when you find the bravery needed to confront your harasser and your employer, you may be met with aggressive questioning and even retaliation in the form of demotion, loss of...
In New York, there are areas of employment law can sometimes be confusing if not outright blurred. One of the most common areas of employment where this can come up is determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Since misclassifying an...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the foundation for fair treatment in the workplace. It ensures that employees across the country have clear protections when it comes to wages and working hours. When you know how the FLSA applies to you, you understand your...
If you feel like you’ve been discriminated against at work, then you need to take legal action to try to hold your employer accountable and to recover compensation for the harm that’s been caused to you. But proving your case while at the same time fending off defense...
When people hear the phrase “wage theft”, they may imagine someone flat out refusing to pay for work their employees performed. This flagrant violation of federal and state law can happen, often when an employer is under financial distress but trying to cover that up...
After an expansion of New York’s Human Rights Law, to file a claim for sexual harassment under state law, an employee does not first have to use their employer’s internal complaint procedures. This new law, which has been in force for over 5 years now, applies to...
Many New York and New Jersey workers start their careers ready to work hard and feel excited for what the future will bring. However, when you find that you are repeatedly being turned down for jobs due to lack of experience or not receiving the same opportunities at...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets standards for wages and hours across the United States, including guidelines for tipped employees. The FLSA influences how businesses pay employees like servers, bartenders, and others who depend on tips as part of their...
New York’s laws protect workers who stand up for their rights and the rights of others. The laws also offer protection for those who try to prevent illegal activity. Basically, New York’s laws prohibit employers in New York City and other parts of the state from...
Most everyone knows that it is illegal to discriminate against an employee because of their race or national origin. However, many people assume this means discrimination based on the color of someone’s skin, but it can mean more than that. If you have ever felt like...