Fired for Requesting FMLA Leave in NYC? Know Your Legal RightsNo, an NYC employer generally cannot lawfully fire someone for requesting FMLA leave. If your employer terminated you after requesting or taking family or medical leave, you may have a strong retaliation or...
What New York's Paid Prenatal Leave Law Means for Pregnant WorkersIf you are pregnant and working in New York, you now have a powerful legal right no other state offers. Since January 1, 2025, NY Labor Law § 196-b requires every private-sector employer to provide 20...
Understanding Workplace Retaliation Under New York LawIf you complained about unpaid wages, unsafe conditions, or discrimination at work and then faced punishment from your employer, you may have experienced unlawful workplace retaliation. New York has some of the...
If you reported your employer's illegal conduct and faced termination, demotion, or other punishment, you may have a whistleblower retaliation claim under New York law. New York Labor Law Section 740 prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who disclose...
Can Freelancers File Pregnancy Discrimination Claims in NYC?If you work as a freelancer or independent contractor in New York City and have experienced pregnancy-related discrimination, you have more legal protections than you may realize. Unlike many jurisdictions,...
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,...
