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Employers have to abide by specific laws, including those that outline how they must treat employees. One of these laws forbids the employer from retaliating against employees if those employees participate in a protected activity. Retaliation is any negative...
Imagine waking up every morning with a sense of dread about going to work. You're not alone. Many employees face this feeling daily, often due to a toxic workplace environment. Toxic workplaces can drain your energy, sap your enthusiasm and even harm your health. In...
Under the New York State Human Rights Law, all employers must provide a work environment free from sexual harassment, regardless of the number of employees. Additionally, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal for employers to allow workplace...
Life's big moments do not always align neatly with work schedules. Fortunately, New York's Paid Family Leave (PFL) program offers vital support when you need it most. Let's unpack the details of this program and see how it can help you balance work and family...
Do you work in a hostile or intolerable environment? Before you decide to quit, you should take the time to understand the concept of constructive discharge. Knowing about what it means might just change your decision. What makes a workplace "intolerable"? You might...
Are you working long hours but not seeing the extra pay you deserve? Many New York workers find themselves in this frustrating situation. The good news is that state law protects your right to fair compensation, including overtime pay. But who exactly qualifies for...
In the ever-changing employment landscape, telework or telecommuting, has become a prominent topic. Indeed, over the past 5 years, its popularity exploded throughout New York and many city dwellers found themselves homebound overnight. However, with the shifting...
In New York, employers are legally obligated to accommodate employees’ religious beliefs and practices. This is in line with both federal and state laws safeguarding religious freedom. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and New York State law, employers...
Early in 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), the branch of the federal government responsible for maintaining competition in the market place and work place, issued a notice of rulemaking in which it announced that it was considering a rule that would abrogate...
Federal laws and the laws of New York protect workers from religious discrimination. Under federal law, protection from religious discrimination covers several basic points: Employers cannot refuse to hire, fire or take other adverse action because of an employee’s...