Picture this: you're a new father in New York preparing for your baby's arrival. You want time to bond with your newborn, but you're worried about how your employer will react. You're not alone, many working dads feel this way. In fact, a 2025 report by Motherly found...
Bringing a new baby into the world is an exciting and challenging time. If you’re a New Yorker who has recently had a child or is about to, you might be asking yourself: Do you get PTO for postpartum? This question is crucial for new parents worried about...
A 2024 survey found that 1 in 4 New York workers has experienced sexual harassment at work. Behind that statistic are real people feeling humiliated, scared, and alone. If this happens to you, it’s not your fault – and you have rights. Workplace sexual harassment...
Pregnancy discrimination is a serious workplace issue that affects thousands of workers each year, creating unfair barriers to employment and career advancement for employees who are pregnant or may become pregnant.
Home health therapists provide essential care to patients in their homes, but many of these dedicated healthcare workers may be getting shortchanged on their overtime pay.
Imagine working hard at your New York public-sector job—putting in extra hours on a big project or earning a bonus for excellent performance—only to find that your paycheck doesn’t reflect the full amount you’ve earned. Perhaps you clock 50 hours weekly but only see...
The ongoing trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs has brought renewed attention to the serious issue of nonconsensual intimate image sharing. In recent testimony, singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura described how Combs allegedly used recordings of intimate encounters as tools of...
New York City has put in place strong protections for food delivery workers who use apps. These rules ensure fair treatment and pay for all workers, no matter their immigration status. Fast food workers in New York City have important rights under the Fair Workweek...
Imagine closing a big sale in New York City—weeks of effort finally paying off—only to find the commission missing from your paycheck. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone, and it’s not your fault. Wage theft, which includes unpaid commissions, is a...
Becoming a parent is a time of great excitement – and great anxiety, especially when it comes to work. Many expecting mothers worry about how and when to tell their employers the news. At the same time, the U.S. remains the only major economy without a national paid...
