In New York, an allegation of sexual harassment can damage a person's standing professionally and personally. The impact it can have is extensive. This is especially true if it is a person in a position of power and respect in the community. While all allegations that...
When there are accusations against an employer claiming there was a violation of employment law, it can be a difficult situation to be in. When those assertions coming from an employee or former employee reach the level of sexual harassment and outright sexual...
Social media is a double-edged sword: While it is an excellent tool to create consumer excitement and brand awareness, one wrong message or unbridled employee usage can cause business-damaging problems. How do you thread the needle? The first step is to develop a...
In New York and across the nation, greater focus has been placed on employment law and how employees can be protected from unfair, illegal and abusive treatment by their employers. In many instances, there is a perception that the employer is always wrong in how the...
Employment disputes have become a common topic in the media today in New York and across the nation. While many of these stories are focusing on the employee's perspective and mistreatment with sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, wrongful termination and...
When workers are injured on the job and declared disabled in New York, they certainly have the right to collect compensation while they are unable to work. However, it is important for employers in both the public and private sector to understand that they have the...
Older workers are in businesses all across the country as many Baby Boomers are not only still in the workforce but are working past the time most people usually retire. The Bureau of Labor statistics has reported that by the year 2022, 25 percent of the workforce...
In New York State and across the country, treatment of employees has come to the forefront of the news. Much of that centers around sexual harassment. However, there are a seemingly endless number of ways in which an employer can be accused of committing workplace...
The number of complaints about sexual harassment in the workplace has skyrocketed in recent months due to stories in the news and protest movements regarding its prevalence. In New York, New Jersey and throughout the Tri-State area, employers must be cognizant and...
In New York State and across the country, sexual harassment of employees is being treated with much more seriousness than it once was. It is a common topic of discussion and everyone who has been subjected to this type of treatment and violation of employment law has...