Regardless of your line of work, there is always the potential of a workplace accident or illness. Overworked white collar employees experiencing excessive stress or mental abuse may experience anxiety attacks or depression, while blue collar workers doing physical...
Two recent rulings by the New York Attorney General have eased restrictions regarding non-compete agreements between employees and employers in the state of New York. A non-compete agreement is typically part of the contract between an employer and employee that may...
Every employee desires to work in an environment that is safe and free from negative pressure and influence from other employees. Unfortunately, there are situations in which this comfort is compromised and an employee can be left in a position in which they feel...
Despite all the advances in civil rights over the last few decades in the United States, sexual harassment in the workplace still occurs, and it is not always easy to identify the frequency of such incidents. Unfortunately, due to the various situations that may be...
As we sweat through the dog days of summer, it's not uncommon for workers and their families to go on vacation. In the tri-state area, we are especially lucky; we can head north and west into the woods of Catskills or Adirondacks, or east and south to the Jersey shore...
In 2011, The United States Education Department Office for Civil Rights enacted Title IX laws to enforce the prevention of sexual harassment and assault on campus. Since that time, colleges and universities across the country rigorously followed the laws with...
Last month, popular Fox News host Gretchen Carlson filed a lawsuit against former Fox News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes. Following the allegations, Ailes stepped down, and a recent settlement may exceed over $10 million. Now, another sexual allegation has emerged from...
Fans of the popular Star Wars film series rejoiced around the world when they learned that following the purchase of LucasFilms, Inc. by Disney, that Disney would be continuing the saga with a new trilogy as well as additional films and shows to accompany the...
On Monday July 25, it was announced that global media giant Verizon purchased technology giant Yahoo's Internet search, media, communications and advertising business to the tune of $4.83 billion dollars. The transition is expected to occur in the first quarter of...
The nation has seen it in the recent past -- retired athletes, including those from the National Football League and the National Hockey League, suing their leagues due to chronic injuries from their playing days. Now over 50 retired wrestlers from World Wrestling...