Employees in New York are feeling a greater willingness to speak out when they are confronted with employment law violations. This stems from the #metoo movement and other attempts to help workers ensure their rights are protected. Despite that and the potential...
Workplace Discrimination
Nursing workers have a right to express breast milk
If you are a new mother, you probably have some concerns about balancing motherhood with your return to work. You should not have to worry about your choice to breastfeed your infant, though. Along with other protections for pregnant workers and new mothers, New York...
What is citizenship status discrimination?
Most employers and employees understand it is against the law to discriminate against applicants or employees due to their race or national origin. Discriminating against someone because of his or her immigration or citizenship status may also violate federal law....
Workers plan walkout to protest discrimination at Pinterest
Many people in New York use Pinterest as a way to share photographs, recipes and stories with friends. While the social media platform is very popular, recent reports of a workplace culture in which racial bias and gender bias are rampant have led employees to call...
How does age discrimination happen in the workplace?
When most people think of age discrimination, they might think of a company refusing an elderly person because they assume they're "slow" and "incompetent." However, countless employees in their 50s and 60s have reported being discriminated against by companies that...
Emotional distress in employment discrimination complaints
Lost pay is the most obvious damage taken by an employee when he or she is discriminated against at work. However, the emotional distress that results from this discrimination can become as impactful in the life of the employee in New York as the salary he or she...
Why ageism is still a problem at work
Workers in New York and throughout the country who are 40 or older are likely protected by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, or ADEA. The legislation prohibits employers from making employment decisions involving protected workers that are based primarily on...
Perceived pregnancy discrimination can lead to lasting effects
Pregnancy is usually a wonderful time for expectant parents as they excitedly prepare for their babies' arrivals. With full support, mothers have a better chance of delivering healthy children and protecting their own health. When mothers are the victims of pregnancy...
How to prevent discrimination against job candidates
Employers in New York and elsewhere in America need to be proactive in ensuring that their hiring policies comply with state and federal laws. In some cases, the appearance of discrimination during the hiring process may result in an investigation or lawsuit. There...
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...