Business disputes in New York can emanate over contractual language and attempts to breach agreements. While in many employer-employee disagreements there is a reactive belief that the employer is always in the wrong, that is not always the case. In fact, employees...
Women who believe they have been sexually harassed on the job and had other employee rights violated are increasingly willing to lodge complaints over how they have been treated. This is true in New York and across the nation. Even with the increased willingness to...
The current situation for drivers of taxis, limousines and car service vehicles in New York is fluid. As the industry changes, companies are increasingly streamlining operations and using different strategies to maximize profit. Often, this leaves drivers wondering...
New York employees who have been sexually harassed in the workplace might take solace in the increased attention and scrutiny to put a stop to it. Research indicates that there has been a reduction in sexual harassment on the job since the #MeToo movement gained...
Most companies have a human resources department. It is not unusual for individuals who work in HR to become the butt of jokes or a disliked character on sitcoms that involve workplace settings. However, you and many others may have a real-life dislike of the HR...
New York employers understand the difficult nature of running a business and how problems with human resources and employee relations can have a negative impact on the workplace and the business overall. To combat that, most employers will have detailed employee...
Creating a lucrative and successful business is the dream of many New York entrepreneurs. To have a brand that is prominent, popular and global is a noteworthy goal. And, it is hoped that through hard work, this goal will be achieved. There are, however, problems that...
With the attention that sexual harassment is now getting in New York and across the nation, it is no surprise that many states - New York included - are tightening up the laws regarding how these allegations are handled. While these steps are intended to protect...
Many cases of employment discrimination in New York are in private companies and involve people who are unknown to the public. Others, however, involve those who are prominent and have jobs that make them well-known in the community. Those who are on television in any...
New York workers have the right to work in an environment that is free from harassment, mistreatment and discrimination of any kind. There are both state and federal laws in place that protect individuals against these things, yet it still happens in many different...