McDonald's employees in New York may have a better working environment if a complaint filed by a coalition of international labor unions is successful in getting the company to change what is alleged to be a systemic problem of sexual harassment and assault. Tens of...
How companies can create inclusive workplaces
Companies in New York and throughout the country are encouraged to do whatever they can to create an inclusive culture that's free of discrimination. Doing so will prevent lawsuits that could damage a company's standing in the eyes of the public. In some cases, legal...
Your termination may have been against the law
After a job termination, it is normal to feel angry or to think that it might have been unfair. What do you do if those feelings are correct? Can a job unfairly fire you? The answer, according to FindLaw, is that you can suffer a wrongful termination. Instead of...
Am I eligible for overtime pay if I earn commissions?
Are you eligible for overtime pay in New York if your employer pays you in part or in full by commissions? While it is true that, depending on the circumstances, your employer may be exempt from offering overtime pay to commissioned employees, this exemption is only...
EEOC lawsuit says company engaged in textbook age discrimination
A recent lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against a Midwest aerospace parts supplier illustrates age discrimination in hiring. Older adults looking for work in New York may have encountered age-related questions during interviews such as...
Court finds that supervisor’s comments are not discriminatory
Employers in New York should ensure that they have policies in place to prevent discrimination and should treat any allegations of discrimination seriously. In a case heard by the 6th U.S. Court of Appeals that was filed against General Motors by an employee, the...
