Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious concern and workers do not have to tolerate it. Employees should be able to recognize sexual harassment in their workplaces and be familiar with the protections against it. Examples of sexual harassment There are several...
What should I know before I sign an NDA?
Non-disclosure agreements occupy a unique space in employment law. What makes a non-disclosure agreement unique is that the parties typically do not invoke it until after either an employee or employer terminates the working relationship between them. Generally...
What does age discrimination look like?
As a worker in the United States, you have certain protections from discrimination. Though we all hope to never have to rely on such protections, the fact of the matter is that discrimination of all kinds still happens across the country. One of the issues that gets...
What is ADEA?
Workplaces across the country strive to eliminate harassment and discrimination among their ranks. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts that happen, these are still issues that plague many a business. Age discrimination often goes unchecked in particular. After...
LGBTQ employment rights in New York State
LGBTQ individuals could be legally fired or otherwise discriminated against in employment in about half the United States until a 2020 Supreme Court ruling declared that firing a person for being homosexual or transgender was a violation of Title VII of the Civil...
What are the most common unsafe work conditions?
A safe work environment for all employees is the ultimate goal of any good company, business or boss. But unfortunately, workplace hazards and risky situations continue to exist no matter where a person finds employment. What are the most common unsafe work conditions...
Is this still sexual harassment?
No one wants to work in an environment where they feel unsafe or objectified. Unfortunately, despite attempts to fix the situation, workplace sexual harassment continues to rank as one of the biggest issues faced by modern workers today. But did you know that sexual...
Can you request an accommodation to sit at work?
Certain jobs typically require you to remain standing for long periods at a time. However, you may have a physical disability that makes this difficult or impossible. If you are otherwise able to do your job but unable to remain standing for the required amount of...
How do employers covertly commit wage theft?
You come to work on time, fulfill your job duties and consider yourself an exemplary employee. Still, you feel your employer may steal your wages, but you cannot prove it. See what GOBankingRates says about sneaky ways that companies commit wage theft. Determine...
What is at-will employment?
Like most people in New York, you likely always felt fairly secure in your employment. That is why the news of your termination comes as such a shock. You probably assume that you have to give your employer a reason to fire you (making any perceived unwarranted...
