The current economic climate has employers around the country looking for ways to manage. If an organization has too many workers to meet customer demands, a layoff may be imminent. Of course, as with other areas of employment, layoffs must not violate...
Why employment discrimination figures are rising
Employees in New York and throughout the country are protected from workplace harassment by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It prohibits harassment based on a person's color, national origin and race. It also prevents companies from discrimination based on...
Employment law violations alleged against McDonald’s
Given the current climate across the nation, New York workers who have been impacted by employment law violations like sexual harassment may feel as if their concerns are taken more seriously. In general, that may be true. However, there are still incidents in which...
A Supreme Court decision clarifies age discrimination
Many New York employees experience age discrimination in the workplace. A recent decision from the United States Supreme Court has made it easier for federal workers to sue if they have received disparate treatment at work on the basis of their age. The case had...
What does age discrimination look like?
There are several laws in place that govern age discrimination in the workplace. While you may understand the basic premises of these laws, that you cannot discriminate based on age, do you understand the laws well enough to know if you are doing it accidentally in...
Discrimination in all forms is illegal in the workplace
It is unlawful for employers in New York to discriminate against employees during any part of the job process. Discrimination in employment is defined as the adverse treatment of an employee or potential employee based on a protected classification. Protected...
What is the legal importance of a severance package?
Determining if an employee should get a severance package can be a delicate situation. In order to comply with certain regulations, you should be fully aware of the reasons why severance is important to offer. What it consists of After a layoff, an employee...
Pregnancy discrimination violates employment law for employees
Despite more attention being paid to workplace discrimination in New York and across the United States, one issue that continues to be problematic is pregnancy discrimination. Prospective employees and women who are already employed and face a negative response due to...
