Discrimination in any form is a disruptive and illegal practice in the workplace. There are many forms of discrimination that New York residents may suffer while doing their jobs, and one highly damaging form is racial discrimination. Racial discrimination happens...
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An employee’s right to receive overtime pay
One of the many reforms created by Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal was the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a law that created many rights for workers who had previously suffered financial abuse by their employers. One of the most far reaching provisions was a section...
Parents rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Many parents in Brooklyn have children with special needs. Children who have disabilities are protected under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This law covers children with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities in education. It...
Lawsuit accuses real estate brokerage of racial discrimination
Recently, housing groups in New York and across the country filed a lawsuit accusing the real estate broker Redfin of what critics call digital redlining. The housing groups claim the brokerage has racially discriminated against nonwhite real estate buyers, denying...
What types of damages can I pursue in a breach of contract case?
Contracts form the backbone of many business dealings in Staten Island. So, when a contract is breached, the aggrieved party may be put in a very precarious financial bind. In such situations, the aggrieved party may want to pursue a breach of contract claim. The...
Federal and state law requires equal pay for equal work
State and federal employment and labor laws cover various forms of discrimination. New York has an especially robust system. This blog has gone over many of those protections, but for this entry, we are focusing on the mandate for equal pay for equal work. Equal pay...
Employment law: What counts as sexual harassment?
In recent years there seems to have been a heightened awareness about sexual harassment and sexual misconduct in the workplace. Yet, despite a light being shined on this important topic, these egregious behaviors continue to occur in workplaces around the country, and...
Age Discrimination May Be On The Rise Due To Pandemic
There’s little debate about the fact that the U.S. economy is on its way into a recession (if a recession hasn’t already started). This is almost entirely due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the shutdown of many sectors of the economy and the large-scale unemployment that...
Reviewing examples of unlawful retaliation
Workplace violations take various forms, whether an employee is not paid properly or they are discriminated against on the basis of their religious views, racial background or sex. However, retaliation is a serious issue and one that often gets ignored. Workers need...
How can you successfully negotiate a business contract?
Whether you are an experienced business professional or have recently begun to work in corporate New York, you may undoubtedly participate in contract negotiations at one point or another. Business contracts enable you to access the benefits of professional...