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...
Employment Law for Employees
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...
Can my employer require me to sign a non-compete?
The job market is always fluctuating in New York and people often change jobs as they move through their careers. When an employee leaves a company, the employer may ask the employee to sign a non-compete agreement. This is a type of contract that prohibits the...
Understanding wrongful termination in New York
Losing your job can leave you unsure about your financial future. If you feel you have been unfairly fired, you might wonder if you have any recourse against your employer. In New York, you can only pursue a wrongful termination case under limited circumstances....
New laws in New York provide increased shields to whistleblowers
In New York, private-sector employees who are witness to or become aware of their employer taking part in illegal activities will frequently be conflicted. On one hand, they want to ensure that the laws are adhered to and those who commit wrongdoing are held...
What are examples of sexual harassment?
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...
