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...
When you have to discipline an employee at work
Being in a leadership position at your company in New York brings many rewarding opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. It also brings its fair share of uncomfortable situations, including conversations with employees about their conduct. ...
Whistleblowers can stop fraud against the government
Some of the largest employers in the country have offices in Westchester County, New York. Whether you work for a technology, pharmaceuticals or credit company, you can file a lawsuit if you find the organization you work for commits fraud against the government. We...
What does pregnancy discrimination look like?
New York workers deserve the safest working environment. You deserve to have a workplace where you are free of any kind of harassment. Unfortunately, pregnant women still face a disproportionate amount of harassment at work. Even worse, it is often hard to tell if...
Addressing issues of inequality for LGBTQ employees
LGBTQ workers in New York and across the U.S. face significant challenges despite the Supreme Court’s ruling against discrimination. On June 13, 2020, Justice Neil Gorsuch ruled that employers who fire employees for being transgender or gay violate the law. Employers...
Report: Most of McDonald’s female employees are harassed at work
Despite the strides of the #MeToo Movement, many women in New York still endure sexual harassment at work. In various jobs, preying on women becomes a part of the workplace culture. For example, nearly three-quarters of the female workers at McDonald's have reported...
What do you know about negotiating a severance package?
Recent events may have led to you losing your job. Your employer offered you a severance package, but you hesitate in signing it because you are uncertain whether it is fair. Forbes offers several severance package items to look for. Learn how to protect your rights...
New Yorkers can learn from Iowa workers
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurance is being sued for alleged discrimination in the workplace by several African American employees. The disgruntled workers went to management to complain about their experience with racial discrimination while being employed...
Am I eligible for overtime pay if I earn commissions?
Are you eligible for overtime pay in New York if your employer pays you in part or in full by commissions? While it is true that, depending on the circumstances, your employer may be exempt from offering overtime pay to commissioned employees, this exemption is only...
EEOC lawsuit says company engaged in textbook age discrimination
A recent lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against a Midwest aerospace parts supplier illustrates age discrimination in hiring. Older adults looking for work in New York may have encountered age-related questions during interviews such as...
