In a perfect world, workers in New York and throughout the United States could work in safe working environments, free of abuse, harassment and discrimination. Unfortunately, humans are not always kind to their fellow man and woman, and workplace discrimination...
Depending on the line of work a New York employee enters, during the contract negotiation stage of new employment, an employer may present the soon-to-be employee with a non-competition agreement. This agreement is designed to protect the employer from a future...
Many New Yorkers are familiar with the International Federation of Association Football, or FIFA. In 2022, FIFA will play its popular international World Cup tournament in Qatar. During preparations, however, FIFA has come under fire for the deplorable...
With the passing of "Religious Rights" laws in North Carolina, Alabama and potentially Tennessee, recent headlines across the country are dominated with the battle over Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) rights. Specifically, their right for...
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for abuses of power to occur, whether it is in a personal relationship, in politics or, as what appears to be the issue in singer Kesha's case, in the workplace. Workers throughout New York and across the country are protected...
Following a deal last week between California state Governor, Jerry Brown, legislators and labor leaders, it appears likely that a bill will pass raising minimum wage incomes across the state of California to $15 per hour by the year 2022. Although, this has...
New Yorkers who watch football know that it can be a brutal sport for the players. The best athletes in the world compete in a sport that involves collisions and impacts on every play. As a result, it is no wonder that there has been suggested links to head...
Race relations in the United States has been making headlines over the last few years and remains one of the most talked-about political topic on the news and in social media. Whether it is the "Black Lives Matter" group's presence at political rallies or the...
The United States has one of the highest standards in the world when it comes to employee protections. There are both federal, state and local laws and organizations available to help employees throughout New York and the country who believe their employee...
As the largest non-chain store in the United States for photo and video equipment and electronics, B&H Photo in New York City is well known by New Yorkers. The store is under fire, however, following a recent discrimination lawsuit filed by the United...