Too many women in New York continue to experience gender discrimination on the job, and the same is true for racial discrimination, disability discrimination and other types of unlawful mistreatment. Despite legislation forbidding these practices, workers often fear...
Month: February 2020
Investigation launched on Google pregnancy discrimination claim
Many major tech corporations have faced questions about the work environment for women employees in New York and across the county. In one such case, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has launched an investigation into a potential claim of...
Creditors’ rights: How companies collect their due
Most people know that debtors have rights when dealing with creditors. But what happens on the other end of the equation? Creditors have rights, too. The Mitchell Pollack & Associates PLLC legal team helps many of our creditor clients understand their right to...
Is it ok for you to take a mental health day off from work?
While you may love your job, life may be throwing you several curve balls right now. You find it hard to focus at work, and you do not feel as productive as you usually do. Is it ok for you to use a sick day to recuperate if you are not physically ill? CNN explores...
What is gender identity discrimination?
Employers are encouraged to be respectful to all workers on an equal basis. This includes respecting a person's gender identity, which can differ from a person's sex as it was assigned at birth. While there are no federal laws in place banning gender identity...