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In Staten Island, throughout New York and across the United States, there has been significant debate recently about worker status and what constitutes an employee or an independent contractor. This is an important distinction because people who are classified as...
Victims of sexual harassment should know that they are protected from it in their workplaces. To ensure that they are protected, they should be familiar with examples of sexual harassment and the legal protections available to them. Examples of sexual harassment There...
As new businesses in New York grow, they accumulate two things of considerable worth: employees and information. Employees possess knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the mission of the business. Information provides guidance for employees and executives...
Many states are re-examining their laws governing individuals who are independent contractors. New York appears to be on the cutting edge of this trend with its recent enactment of S4394-A, a law allowing the same protections for whistleblowers who are employees and...
In terms of discrimination and harassment, the workplace environment has seemingly come a long way from what it was in the past. However discrimination and harassment continue to be a reality for too many workers. All people in the workplace have rights and deserve...
In the #metoo era, one could be forgiven if they thought that victim blaming had been eliminated from sexual harassment lawsuits. Indeed, with the amount of progress that we have made in the U.S. in sexual assault and rape laws, most of us likely assume there is...
Despite increased awareness and prevention efforts, sexual harassment in the workplace continues to occur at an alarming rate. Those who work in the restaurant industry can be especially susceptible. In fact, one recent survey found that more than 70% of women who...
Over the last year or more there has been plenty of tension between employees and employers in New York and throughout the country. The job market has seen such swings as have not been seen in decades. From the highest unemployment rates in years seen just last year,...
When an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in a protected activity, the employer has retaliated against an employee. Retaliation is against the law in New York and employers who What is a protected activity? Employees are exercising their...
Having a job is a fundamental component of being financially secure for most New Yorkers. Though some may have independent wealth that allows them to live without employment, most individuals must work for pay to meet their needs. Unfortunately, some employers block...