Addressing workplace discrimination is essential to mitigate the harm it can cause employees and the entire organization. Fortunately, any staff member can formally report these incidents, initiating the process of resolving them. Still, it can be challenging to...
Employee Rights
Understanding the Equal Pay Act
Women have gained many workplace rights over the years, but the unfortunate reality is that sometimes women are still paid less than men in New York workplaces. Knowing if you have a claim under the Equal Pay Act can be tricky, because although you are legally allowed...
Understanding how to defend human rights
If you are working in Westchester, New York, and you have experienced discrimination on the basis of a protected category, such as race, ethnicity, citizenship status, national origin, age, disability or religion, you have protection that you can certainly rely upon....
Have you been subjected to pregnancy discrimination?
Being pregnant is tough, especially when you’re trying to find a job or maintain your performance at your current employment. As if focusing on your health, the health of your unborn child, and your work isn’t enough, you might also face difficulties at your job when...
At-will employment and wrongful termination
In most cases, New York employers have much discretion when it comes to the hiring and firing of employees. That said, the reason an employer chooses to fire an employee may be important. An employer can fire an employee for any legal reason. If the reason is...
Can an employer fire a worker because they were arrested?
The #MeToo movement and other social forces have put a lot of attention on how many people appear to continue working as normal even after they have been accused of awful behavior. In some high-profile cases, employers have parted ways with employees after social...
Keep up with changes in New York employment law
New York, among many other states, has many employment laws that, upon first inspection, seem like they are on the side of the employee. However, upon closer inspection, some of these laws may not be all they are cracked up to be. As the saying goes, the devil is in...
Can we lay an employee off who is on FMLA leave?
As interest rates keep rising, and the economy keeps heading into recession, employers are looking for ways to cut costs. One way that has gained traction recently, even with the world’s largest companies, is layoffs. However, one question that comes with layoffs is...
New York law shielding protected leave starts in early 2023
In recent years, there has been significant discussion over worker rights. Often, this is framed from the worker’s point of view. Such issues as harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination are the most prominent. This automatically makes employers look like...
Have you been subjected to disparate impact discrimination?
In many instances, workplace discrimination is obvious. Managers may make racially motivated employment decisions, disabled employees who report failures to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act may be retaliated against, and older workers and pregnant women...