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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...
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...
There many different businesses in Stanton Island that provide many different products and services for people and other businesses. These businesses vary in size as well. Some employ many people while others are run by just one person. Depending on the type of...
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...
If your business is high-risk, needs to raise funds or plans to “go public” it may make sense to incorporate. However, those in Staten Island looking to incorporate may have options on what type of corporate structure to choose. The following is a brief overview of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...