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...
In July, we wrote a post about the problem of age discrimination in employment. Any worker age 40 or older is protected by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), but such behavior in the workplace is not always easy to prove. According to a recent study, the...
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...
When your employer hired you in your current role, they may have designated you as an independent contractor. You might like working on a contract basis, since you may have freedoms and flexibility that full-time employees do not. Yet, your employer may treat you like...
There are many different terms that people use to describe job loss. Many of them are slang terms that are more or less interchangeable. However, there is an important difference between a lay-off and a firing. If you are unsure which applies to your situation, you...
In a fluctuating economy, many employees in New York and other parts of the United States will face termination at one point or another. When a person is facing termination, it's highly important to negotiate a reasonable severance package to protect his or her...
New York is a relatively employee-friendly state, but stronger laws do not stop sexual harassment from happening in the workplace, as evidenced by the “me too” movement. More women and men in the entertainment industry have been stepping forward about sexual...
If you are a New York land developer with plans for a particular parcel of land, conforming to zoning and land use regulations is critical for project approval. Proposals that do not meet the requirements and restrictions for the zone or fit the vision of long-term...
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...
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...