Sexual harassment can become a pervasive problem in a New York workplace if it is unchecked and unreported. When a victim of sexual harassment suffers while on the job, they may struggle to keep up with their duties and work-related responsibilities. They may also be...
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What is quid pro quo sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem that affects many New York workers. It is an unfortunate truth that workers who suffer from this preventable form of trauma do not receive the support and guidance that they need to end their harassment. Because of this,...
The basics of tipping laws in New York
Many people who work in the service industry and hospitality industry in New York rely on tips to supplement their wages. Therefore, it is important that they have a basic understanding of tipping laws in New York State, so they can understand if their rights are...
Man says boss discriminated, harassed and retaliated against him
In New York, employment law violations and allegations about them continue to be a problem, especially in the service industry. Often, there is fear that if a worker speaks up when being harassed, discriminated against or mistreated in other ways, it will not help the...
Reasonable accommodation and disability discrimination
Workplace discrimination continues to plague American workplaces. So regardless of whether you’re an employer or an employee, you need to know the law so that you can protect your interests as fully as possible. While many employers try to focus on preventing gender...
What is a noncompete agreement?
Finding a job in these uncertain economic times is certainly a great moment for New York residents. However, in their zeal to being earning again, they should not overlook the fine print in their employment contract and thoroughly understand what it is they are...
Overview of federal labor law
Since the early 20th Century, the United States government has had laws on the books protecting the right of workers to organize. These labor protections allow employees to unionize, strike and take other collective action to advocate for their rights and for a better...
Recognizing racial discrimination at work
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...
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...
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...