If you work in New York City, you’re covered by not one but two sick leave laws—and most workers don’t realize it. New York State enacted its Paid Sick Leave Law in 2020, extending protections to private-sector workers across the state. But New York City has its own...
What Is Disparate Impact Discrimination Under New York Law?Disparate impact discrimination occurs when a workplace policy that appears neutral disproportionately harms members of a protected class, even without discriminatory intent. Under New York law, employees can...
Prevailing wage laws exist to protect workers — but only if workers know their rights and recognize when those rights are being violated. A series of recent enforcement actions by New York state and city agencies offers a revealing look at how prevailing wage theft...
Can a Long Island Employer Force Leave Instead of Accommodation?No, a Long Island employer generally cannot force a pregnant employee onto leave when reasonable accommodation would allow them to continue working. Under New York law, employers must consider potential...
In the past few weeks, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced enforcement actions against five different employers — from a Louisville limousine company to a California winery — all involving workplace sexual harassment. Taken together,...
How to Document Pregnancy Discrimination at a New York WorkplacePregnancy discrimination remains a serious problem for workers throughout New York City and the surrounding metro area. If you believe your employer has treated you unfairly because of your pregnancy,...
Your Tips Belong to You, NYC Law Protects Restaurant WorkersWhen you work hard serving customers in a New York City restaurant, the tips you earn should go directly into your pocket. Unfortunately, many restaurant workers discover their employers are illegally keeping...
Effective April 18, New York workers have new protections against one of the more quietly invasive hiring practices out there. If you've ever felt uneasy knowing a potential employer was digging into your credit history, you're not alone. Missed payments, old medical...
Facing Job Loss After Union Organizing? Your Rights Under NYC LawLosing your job after participating in union activities can feel like a devastating betrayal, especially when you were exercising your workplace rights. If you've been terminated, demoted, or faced other...
New York workers gained important protections last year when the state passed the Trapped at Work Act, prohibiting employers from using "stay-or-pay" agreements that trap employees in bad jobs. Now, a new amendment (Assembly Bill A9452) is refining how this law...
