There was a time when workplace harassment was limited to in-person interactions. However, amid 21-Century advancements – and COVID – that time is long gone. Over the past two decades, technology has brought a number of benefits to business entities and employees, but...
Every state is different when it comes to overtime rules. In California, for example, workers in certain situations are paid double overtime. This is legally mandated for workers who go beyond 12 hours in a single day or who work overtime when their schedule puts them...
You have seen the writing on the wall. Your job is about to be outsourced and you will soon join the ranks of the unemployed. But while that might be inevitable, you may still have some power. You might be able to walk away with a severance agreement or package that...
The United States was founded on many concepts. One of these is freedom of religion. When it comes to the workplace, there are specific laws that cover how employers must handle religious matters with employees. In a nutshell, employers are not allowed to discriminate...
The transition from one job to another can be difficult, especially if there is a gap in employment or paydays. And, the more skilled a position, the longer it can take for someone to find and move into a similar role at another company. Certain employees, such as...
Workers of all ages in New York deserve and expect equal treatment. However, discrimination still occurs in workplaces all over the state. A case in point involves a class-action lawsuit recently filed against Starbucks for age discrimination. What is the lawsuit...
Pushing for an appropriate severance package could be a major part of your employment contract negotiations. You know you will need time to secure another job in the same industry or with a similar title, and you will need income for that transitional period. You may...
Laws are in place that are designed to protect workers from sexual harassment at work. Unfortunately, despite such protections, these practices are occurring – and more frequently at several government offices throughout New York. Women working for legislators and...
Retaliation happens when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in a protected activity. Under the law, employees are protected from any type of retaliation by their employer for the following: Resisting harassment and/ or sexual advances...
You don’t just feel unappreciated at work — you feel downright ignored. After repeated discussions with your supervisor, you filed a complaint with human resources over your co-worker’s sexual harassment. Now, you are seen as the office pariah. You’re afraid that your...
