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...
Feeling singled out, unfairly criticized, or consistently passed over for opportunities at your job? If something feels wrong, it might be. Experiencing unfair treatment or hostility at work is more than unpleasant; it can be intensely stressful, impacting your...
As schools alternate between in-person, virtual and hybrid models, parents are increasingly facing caregiving challenges. Regardless of whether your child is attending school in person, continuing virtual instruction, or a combination, you may have questions about...
The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program (PUA) is a temporary federal program that provides up to 39 weeks of unemployment benefits for individuals impacted by the pandemic. This program provides benefits to those individuals who are not eligible for regular...
The U.S. Labor Department's new compensation rules took effect on New Year's Day, extending overtime pay to 1.3 million American workers, according to the agency. The new rule raises the overtime pay requirement for so-called non-exempt workers to $35,568. New...
New York recently became the second state to ban hair discrimination. On July 12, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that adds new protections to the state's Human Rights Law, as well as the Dignity for All Students Act.The governor's press release explained why the...
Inspired by the #MeToo movement, thousands of women found the courage and strength to call out the sexual harassment they faced at work. Many of the highest profile stories made the frontpage news, and they toppled some powerful offenders. But what about all the other...
The mission of the City of New York Police Department is to “enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment.” While many officers have proven to do that time and time again in the state’s dangerous streets, some...
Retaliation occurs when an employee is punished for behaving or engaging in lawful activities. While retaliation is prohibited under the law, it continues to occur every day in workplaces across the united states.The United States Equal Employment Opportunity...
Should employees be compensated for attending meetings during the work day? The short answer is yes, in most cases. Here is a brief guide to help employees determine whether or not their attendance at meetings should be compensated.General requirements Fortunately...
