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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Court finds basing pay on previous salary could be discriminatory
Some New York companies might base employee salaries on what they were paid at their previous jobs. However, the U.S.Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has ruled that using this standard with female employees can result in pay discrimination, and using it as a basis...
Survey reveals that gender pay gap is top woman’s rights issue
A survey reveals that American workers see the gender pay gap as the top issue facing women in the workplace. The survey, sponsored by Bequom, found that 20 percent of workers say that the gender gap leaves the biggest room for growth for women's rights. The survey...
Are you an employee?
From freelance writers to web designers to podcast editors and social media consultants, the internet has given rise to a great decentralization of employment. However, just because you aren’t in the office, doesn’t mean you aren’t an employee. The Federal Labor...