Sexual harassment has always been a problem in the restaurant industry. Yet, the current healthcare crisis sweeping the world has only made matters worse. In fact, one recent survey found that approximately 70% of restaurant workers have been subjected to sexual...
Most New York employers have a company handbook or a similar written document, designed to outline the rules and policies applicable to the workplace. Sometimes it may be difficult to determine what policies should be in writing. For established businesses, there may...
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....
Thanks to recent changes in New York law, employers should be more interested in whistleblower protections. This blog discussed the changes in a recent post. This post will go over more details. Expanding what constitutes whistleblowing New York Labor Law Section 740...
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...
The company handbook plays an important role in the workplace. An employee handbook serves as the official guide for the company and should be routinely updated. If an employee handbook is not updated, it can leave both the employer and their employees vulnerable....
Pregnancy discrimination is considered a form of gender discrimination and everyone may not be aware that it is prohibited. Pregnancy discrimination is prohibited in the workplace but is also prohibited in the hiring process. Pregnant workers and workers considering...
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...
More than 99 million adults are overweight and 70 million are obese in the United States, according to data from the CDC. Researchers have found that overweight and obese Americans often face discrimination in employment. Is it illegal for employers to discriminate...
Running a business in New York can be difficult. This is true whether it is a large corporation or a smaller business with only a handful of employees. One aspect of being an employer is hiring the right people for the business to thrive. In some cases, it does not...