In many instances, workplace discrimination is obvious. Managers may make racially motivated employment decisions, disabled employees who report failures to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act may be retaliated against, and older workers and pregnant women...
White Plains Employment And Commercial Law Blog
Disclosures in employment discrimination claims
If you are in the process of filing an employment discrimination lawsuit, or are nearing the settlement phase of one, you may have talked about a non-disclosure agreement. Do you have to sign it? What can your employer legally ask you not to say regarding your...
Guiding you toward resolution in a commercial dispute
Construction projects in New York and New Jersey can quickly go from straightforward to complex. With so many working parts and parties involved, it’s not uncommon to encounter difficulties. While some of these problems can easily be resolved, others evolve into major...
Does my discharge rise to the level of wrongful termination?
No one enjoys being fired. It can cause serious financial hardships as you search for a new job. Employers have the right to terminate employees as they deem fit, but they cannot fire an employee for an unlawful reason. When can I pursue a wrongful termination...
How to present an effective response to EEOC charge
Employees in New York have job requirements that they must complete properly if they want to keep their jobs or be promoted within their companies. While most of the time people think about what employees must do for their employers, there are certain ways that...
Employers should reassess employee handbooks as new law is passed
Employee handbooks in New York will detail what is expected of employees. It will also state the disciplinary procedures and various policies. State law plays a fundamental role in what employers can and cannot do with their employees. When changes are made to the...
What can go wrong after signing an equipment lease?
When things go as expected, equipment leases can be beneficial for all parties involved. For a New York area business, an equipment lease can offer some financial benefits. These benefits include predictability of payments, not having to pay for repairs and being able...
Addressing potential disputes in your shareholders’ agreement
A shareholders’ dispute can cause business operations to grind to a halt. Disputes can be costly both in time and money, and can lead to full-blown litigation. You can try to prevent such disputes from arising by including the following three clauses in your...
Employer liability: hostile work environment vs. quid pro quo
Harassment of any kind is bad for the workplace. It’s detrimental to both the employee who is on the receiving end and the employer who is supposed to curtail it. But not all harassment is equal and the employer’s responsibility depends on the type of harassment that...
What should I look for in a severance package?
You negotiated a salary and benefits when you started your job, and you feel secure in the outcome of these negotiations. But now that you are leaving your job, you may be able to negotiate a severance package as well. Severance packages outline what financial...