Retaliation claims are the most common charge the EEOC receives. Retaliation is, in plain words, to return an injury in kind or get revenge. It is common in companies; for example, when an employee makes a lawful or protected claim against the company or somebody in...
Employment Law for Employees
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...
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...
Disclosures in employment discrimination claims
If you are in the process of filing an employment discrimination lawsuit, or are nearing the settlement phase of one, you may have talked about a non-disclosure agreement. Do you have to sign it? What can your employer legally ask you not to say regarding your...
Does my discharge rise to the level of wrongful termination?
No one enjoys being fired. It can cause serious financial hardships as you search for a new job. Employers have the right to terminate employees as they deem fit, but they cannot fire an employee for an unlawful reason. When can I pursue a wrongful termination...
What should I look for in a severance package?
You negotiated a salary and benefits when you started your job, and you feel secure in the outcome of these negotiations. But now that you are leaving your job, you may be able to negotiate a severance package as well. Severance packages outline what financial...
New York lawmakers strive to address age discrimination
When workplace discrimination and mistreatment is discussed in New York and across the nation, it often centers of racial issues, gender inequality, people facing problems because of their sexuality or gender identification and various forms of harassment. However,...
Do I have a claim for hostile work environment?
Many Americans are beginning to return to the office after working remotely for an extended time. With this return to work comes a multitude of possible inconveniences, from dealing with rude coworkers to having to complete unpleasant assigned tasks. It can be hard to...
Is my employer covered by the EEOC?
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protects employees from employer discrimination. However, not all employers are covered by the EEOC. Private business employers, local and state agencies, labor unions and Join Apprenticeship Committees These entities...
