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...
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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...