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Mediation vs arbitration in commercial disputes
When there is a disagreement regarding a contract breach, employment, shareholder issues or insurance claims, some may think that going to court is the only option. However, alternative dispute resolutions have gained in popularity over the years, although many...
DOA releases simplified FMLA certification and notice forms
On July 16, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, or WHD, released 16 optional-use forms for employers to use when coordinating Family and Medical Act leave. The WHD specified that employers are not required to use the forms; they can submit their...
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...
Study Shows Ageism Is Surprisingly Common In America
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...
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...
What does employee misclassification look like?
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...
The different ways of losing your job
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...
Negotiating an employee severance package
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...
Fox News faces lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and assault
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...
The factors involved in land use and zoning
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...
