Whether you just started a new job or have been with the same employer for years or even decades, it can be difficult to ascertain what rights are afforded to employees and what protections they actually have. This can make it rather challenging when an employee finds...
Whether it is your first job or not, every time individuals in New York or elsewhere are hired, they are afforded certain rights in the workplace. These rights not only help create a safe work environment but also invoke specific rights for each individual employee....
Hundreds of thousands of workers throughout the United States are getting raises in 2017 as 19 states, including New York, raise the minimum wage for workers. This comes as a great relief for many workers, many of whom rely on their income, which for years has been...
In a previous post here, we talked about the importance of workplace safety and a settlement battle between retired National Football League players suffering from severe chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, well into their retirement. 31 retired players won the...
When dealing with an employee's rights in the workplace, an employee may feel like the underdog in a David versus Goliath battle. Often, with fewer financial resources at his or her disposal, collecting evidence and strengthening one's side may seem like an uphill...
Whistleblower laws are in place to protect employees from retaliation following reports of unlawful activities or violations of an employee's rights. However, employees in New York and elsewhere might feel targeted or vulnerable after blowing the whistle on his or her...
Regardless of your line of work, there is always the potential of a workplace accident or illness. Overworked white collar employees experiencing excessive stress or mental abuse may experience anxiety attacks or depression, while blue collar workers doing physical...
Every employee desires to work in an environment that is safe and free from negative pressure and influence from other employees. Unfortunately, there are situations in which this comfort is compromised and an employee can be left in a position in which they feel...
As we sweat through the dog days of summer, it's not uncommon for workers and their families to go on vacation. In the tri-state area, we are especially lucky; we can head north and west into the woods of Catskills or Adirondacks, or east and south to the Jersey shore...
Fans of the popular Star Wars film series rejoiced around the world when they learned that following the purchase of LucasFilms, Inc. by Disney, that Disney would be continuing the saga with a new trilogy as well as additional films and shows to accompany the...