If you’ve diligently worked for your employer for years, you’d hope they’ll treat you as one of their most valuable employees. And most employers do exactly this. However, it’s not uncommon for some employers to treat employees unfairly based on their age. If you...
Employers are required to make certain adjustments to an employee's or an applicant's job or work environment to make it possible for them to perform their duties. The State of New York has a Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Procedures that employers must follow to...
New York employers can generally take advantage of the state’s at-will employment laws to easily remove people they no longer need or want. However, this does not give them free rein to fire people for any reason. The law prohibits employers from firing people for a...
Covert harassment in the workplace, a subtle form of mistreatment that often goes unnoticed, is a significant challenge for employees in New York. Unlike overt forms of harassment, which are blatant and easily identifiable, covert harassment involves indirect actions...
The longer someone has worked in a particular profession, the more expertise they usually acquire. Years of hands-on experience, continuing education and industry networking can make someone a very valuable resource for their employer and even their coworkers. Many...
