Witnessing sexual harassment in the workplace can be unsettling to those who are not the direct target of the harassment. While bystanders feel sympathetic for harassment victims, they may be hesitant to act on the misconduct they witnessed due to fear of retaliation...
White Plains Employment And Commercial Law Blog
Discriminated for being younger: Reverse ageism in the workplace
While we have come a long way when it comes to combating discrimination, it is unfortunately still rampant in work environments. Employees still experience bias in hiring processes, promotions, pay, job assignments and other aspects of employment due to them being...
Understanding what makes a termination wrongful under the law
When an employee is fired from a job they love, it could be a devastating blow to their lives. Many employees in New York do not think they deserve to be fired and are completely blindsided when a human resources representative or manager calls them into their office...
Understanding the limits of disciplining employees as an employer
Every employer has different approaches and strategies to handle employee misconduct. Nonetheless, no matter what disciplinary actions you apply in your workplace, you must know your limits under the laws. This will help you avoid claims, such as wrongful termination,...
What issues should a shareholders’ agreement address?
Disputes can arise from anywhere in a business, posing varying threat levels to an organization. One of the most challenging dispute types is those arising from shareholder issues. They can happen because of complex and unique circumstances, often causing...
What can employees do to address discrimination incidents?
Addressing workplace discrimination is essential to mitigate the harm it can cause employees and the entire organization. Fortunately, any staff member can formally report these incidents, initiating the process of resolving them. Still, it can be challenging to...
Understanding your collection rights as a creditor
Payment collection is rigorous process for creditors, especially since some situations require assertive negotiation and legal reliefs to secure claims and rights. Whether you are representing a credit union, bank, business or are an independent lender, it is...
Harassment beyond the workplace: Employee social media accounts
While it is healthy to keep boundaries between one’s work and personal relations, there is nothing wrong with creating an online connection with our coworkers. Many employees do not mind connecting with their colleagues through their personal social media accounts,...
How to handle a harassment complaint
New York employers know that allegations of bias, discrimination or harassment at their workplace can have a damaging impact on business reputation. Workplace harassment comes in many different forms and it is important to know what to do if an employee comes to you...
The legal implications of owning a business
Businesses of all sizes face numerous challenges daily because of the different relationships that exist internally and externally. When you own a business, you must deal with all kinds of personalities: demanding clients, employees, vendors and even financial...