In a fluctuating economy, many employees in New York and other parts of the United States will face termination at one point or another. When a person is facing termination, it's highly important to negotiate a reasonable severance package to protect his or her...
Those who live in New York may want to be aware of a recent article. It mentions a suit by two African American female executives who claim racist and sexist remarks were thrown at them when the leadership of McDonald's changed. They also said that the company...
Most companies have a human resources department. It is not unusual for individuals who work in HR to become the butt of jokes or a disliked character on sitcoms that involve workplace settings. However, you and many others may have a real-life dislike of the HR...
New York workers have the right to work in an environment that is free from harassment, mistreatment and discrimination of any kind. There are both state and federal laws in place that protect individuals against these things, yet it still happens in many different...
You may be among the many New York residents looking for employment. Despite your disability, you know that you can perform the duties of the job you want, but you just need a modification or change in the work environment in order to do so. The question is whether...
Many people love their animals and view them as part of the family. They feed them, wash them and offer support for their furry friend. However, some people consider their dog as a necessary companion, especially in the case of a service dog. Service animals offer an...
With today's economy forever evolving and still trying to pick itself up from the recent recession, many employees still find themselves losing their jobs. The reasons to lay off an employee are varied. It may be budgetary cuts, the merging of two companies,...
Some of the most basic aspects of employee rights are often unknown to workers. There could be many reasons for this from not understanding the law or pressure from the employer. Regardless, workers should be aware of such issues as their time allowed for meals and...
Many people in New York State work at jobs with much of the income based on tips. These individuals might not fully understand that they still have certain employee rights within the context of their tipped incomes. For example, there is supposed to be a basic hourly...
In New York State and across the U.S., the concept of paid family leave is drawing renewed attention as part of the basic employee rights they are accorded. Many people are totally unaware that they might have the ability to take paid family leave. Some, if they try...