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Sexual harassment can happen in any type of job in New York State. Even those who are not regular employees but are freelancers or contractors can be victimized. Many might think that only fulltime employees can lodge a claim after being sexually harassed, but anyone...
In the state of New York, an employer must provide an employee handbook to its employees and include a notice of rights and remedies under the law. New laws went into effect in 2019 and 2020 that adds or expands wording to the New York Labor Law. As an employer, you...
LGBTQ workers in New York and across the U.S. face significant challenges despite the Supreme Court’s ruling against discrimination. On June 13, 2020, Justice Neil Gorsuch ruled that employers who fire employees for being transgender or gay violate the law. Employers...
If an employee in New York or elsewhere regularly receives more than $30 a month in tip income, that person is considered to be a tipped employee. Employees who receive cash tips of more than $20 in a month must report those earnings to their employers. This income is...
Despite the strides of the #MeToo Movement, many women in New York still endure sexual harassment at work. In various jobs, preying on women becomes a part of the workplace culture. For example, nearly three-quarters of the female workers at McDonald's have reported...
Recent events may have led to you losing your job. Your employer offered you a severance package, but you hesitate in signing it because you are uncertain whether it is fair. Forbes offers several severance package items to look for. Learn how to protect your rights...
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurance is being sued for alleged discrimination in the workplace by several African American employees. The disgruntled workers went to management to complain about their experience with racial discrimination while being employed...
Disputes in business can occur for a variety of reasons, including contract breaches, unfair competition, consumer fraud and partnership disagreements. When unable to figure out a solution on their own, the damaged party may choose to take legal action. Depending on...
Although there is greater attention paid to sexual harassment, it continues to be an issue in workplaces in New York and across the nation. This can occur in any kind of job, but certain types of workers are particularly vulnerable. A recent lawsuit filed by two women...
