Imagine working 50 hours a week but only seeing 40 hours’ pay on your paycheck. Unfortunately, this scenario is a reality for many hourly workers in New York. Wage theft – including unpaid overtime – is far more common than most people realize. U.S. workers lose an...
Worker misclassification affects thousands of workers across New York State working in various industries. Studies show that misclassification rates are disproportionately high in the trucking industry, denying workers essential protections and benefits. Although New...
According to a recent Gallup study, employee engagement in U.S. workplaces has reached its lowest point in a decade, with only 31% of workers feeling engaged at work in 2023. This represents a significant decline from the peak of 36% engagement seen in 2020,...
As artificial intelligence becomes more common in workplace decisions, it's important for employees to understand their rights and recognize potential discrimination. Federal, state, and local laws protect workers from discrimination, even when employers claim they're...
Fast food workers in New York City have significant rights under the Fair Workweek Law, which provides crucial protections for predictable scheduling and job security. Here's a few key things that workers need to know about their rights under this important law. Key...
New York State and New York City are taking significant steps to enhance workplace protections for nursing parents, with important changes coming in both jurisdictions during 2024 and 2025. New York State Expands Workplace Protections - Effective June 2024 On June 19,...
As of January 1, 2025, New York State has implemented an important new benefit for private sector employees – the Paid Prenatal Leave Law. Here's what you need to know about your rights under this new law. Who's Covered? All private-sector employees in New York State...
Religious discrimination is relatively common even if people don't discuss it as much as other forms of discrimination. Small businesses and companies with uniform internal cultures can create abusive environments for those from different backgrounds. Religious...
Forced labor is a federal crime and occurs when individuals are compelled against their will to provide work or service using force, fraud or coercion. This crime happens both in the United States and overseas. Victims may have trouble seeking help due to language...
When you’re faced with a layoff or a sudden termination, you may initially feel lucky that you’re being offered a severance package to give you a cushion until you find your next landing spot. Before you sign off on an agreement, however, you need to hit the “pause...
