For many people in the United States having a child is one of the most exciting and important moments in life. Beyond the commitment of time necessary during a pregnancy and up to and during the birth of a child, raising an infant comes with a seemingly...
Whether you work in the public or private sector, in a blue collar or white collar job, understanding your rights as an employee can prove crucial to maintaining a healthy, productive and successful career. There are many federal and state laws in place that...
Some of you may remember the 1999 film, The Insider, starring Al Pacino and Russell Crowe, based on true events of a whistleblower fighting the tobacco industry. The film received nearly universal acclaim and was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best...
New York City Councilman Andy King may soon be facing a lawsuit following the firing of a staffer earlier this year. The staffer, who worked at the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, worked under King, who was chairman of the group. King is well-known at City...
The Boy Scouts of America has recently come under fire after the New York attorney general's office opened an inquiry as to whether the group discriminated against gays in their hiring practices. The inquiry stems from a national board ruling which excludes gay...
While the New York Islanders have been a beacon of sunlight for fans in and near Long Island as they work their way through the National Hockey League playoffs, a dark cloud looms overhead for many employees in the area. Over 40 full time, and 2,500 part time...
Ohio State University band director Jonathan Walters gained national acclaim and recognition for revolutionizing college football halftime shows by OSU's marching band. Many of his shows went "viral" on YouTube earning hundreds of thousands of views from their...
Discrimination in the workplace can take on many forms. Some are easy to recognize, but others may not be immediately noticeable. Employment protection laws were created during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960's to protect employees from workplace...
In today's ever-changing economy, it is often difficult for employees to be certain about their job security. Any number of factors could lead to a company folding, moving, merging or downsizing. And when this occurs, employees are inevitably let go. Many...
No New York employee should ever have to deal with sexual harassment while at work. But, determining sexual harassment is not necessarily easy, and employees often refrain from speaking up to avoid confrontations or awkward interactions with peers and superiors...