When people think about employment law, they might automatically think about wrongful termination or some acts of sexual harassment in the workplace. These are the topics that are usually covered the most in the media or as a topic in a new film. But it's important to...
If you go through the various pages on our law firm's site, you will see that there are numerous types of employment law concerns that may come up. Some employees end up having to deal with harassment, while others are hit with wage and overtime pay issues. Other...
If you have worked for any company, whether big or small, you have likely seen a number of posters detailing various employment regulations on the wall of the break room or somewhere else in the building. These posters are mandated by the state and federal government...
When someone tries to get their foot in the door in the movie industry, it can be a rough start. The jobs available often involve long hours and very little pay. While this may be worth it for those who want to work in the industry, it’s also important to...
When a New Yorker is looking for work, the whole process can be extremely stressful, especially if you have been out of work for a while. As your need for a job becomes more and more crucial, you may end up feeling desperate to take any offer you get. While this makes...
The food industry is a difficult place to work. It is very competitive and at the upper end, such as expensive Manhattan restaurants, subject to the fickle tastes of dinners. While owners and famous chefs may struggle to win their place at the top, for many of...
Most employees hope that their employer, while not omni-benevolent, does not engage in business practices that could intentionally lead to their death. After all, "Working for us could get you killed" would hardly make a compelling recruitment...
Morgan Stanley adopted a dispute resolution program that it required employees to affirmatively opt-out of or become covered by the process. In addition, to this program being imposed on its employees, it contains troubling elements that negatively affect their...
One would hardly characterize the United States as "employee friendly." In spite to decades of worker protection laws being enacted, dating from the child labor laws of the early part of last century to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) in the 1990s, it...
Holidays in the U.S. tend to become commercial excuses for sales and holiday parties. The big three during the summer, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day have become three-day weekends used as an excuse to grill burgers and drink. Labor Day stands...
