A hostile working environment is not conducive to New York business. It can also be an affront to workers' labor and civil rights. Unfortunately, despite ongoing campaigns to push for equal rights in the workplace and overall progress, some employers and supervisors...
Month: July 2014
New York workers who supported union lose their jobs
Labor unions give employees the chance to have a voice and an opportunity to provide a united front when addressing labor and civil rights of workers. Employees have the right to choose whether they wish to form or join a union. However, some employers scoff at...
International retailer sets tone for improved employee pay
Over the last few years, the minimum wage has been a hotly debated topic around the United States, including in New York. Workers have lobbied for increases, citing the difficulty they have meeting daily living expenses. Many employers counter by arguing that paying...
Former employees sue country bar for sexual harassment and abuse
In society as a whole and in workplaces in particular, stereotyped gender roles are slowly becoming relics of the past. Women not only get more employment opportunities but also have more chances to develop careers. Unfortunately, some establishments seem to have...