It is far more common to see race discrimination suits with a minority as the victim, but that does not mean that Caucasians cannot be victims of race discrimination as well. It remains to be seen what the outcome will be in such an instance, but such is the case for...
Month: June 2016
Am I being properly paid by my employer?
If would be nice if everyone could say that they do not work for the money, but solely for the joy of the job. Sadly, not everyone can make that claim, and most people work because they need money to survive -- whether it is for food and shelter, to support a...
School in Queens may have discriminated against 3 black teachers
It is uncommon for the federal government to step in and file charges in a local discrimination lawsuit, but such is the case in Queens at a local high school, where charges were filed against the New York City Education Department on the grounds of racial...
Pension proposal for public workers advances in N.J. Assembly
On Monday, June 6, 2016, the Judiciary Committee of the New Jersey Assembly voted to advance a referendum on a constitutional amendment concerning pension payments for public employees. The move, which was approved 6-2, will now make its way to a full vote in...
How are workers are protected from employer retaliation?
In any business, employees may feel as though they have much less power than their employer. This may lead to employees not reporting violations by their employer - including potentially unsafe workplace conditions - for fear of being fired. But did you know...
New York state attorney general accuses Domino’s of wage theft
On Tuesday, May 24, 2016, Eric Schneiderman, attorney general of New York, filed a lawsuit against the popular pizza chain, Domino's on the grounds that it systematically does not pay its employees their deserved wages. What makes this suit especially...
