Discrimination in the workplace can be harmful and hurtful to victims, who often experience professional damage and emotional distress when mistreated. To stop discrimination, federal, state, and local laws exist to prohibit such misconduct, and they are changing all...
Workplace harassment has been an issue for generations, and people continue to face obstacles when it comes to complying with current laws designed to prevent workplace harassment. These obstacles include adapting older rules to modern workplaces and ensuring everyone...
Say your client has obtained a judgment against a debtor in another state. If the judgment debtor has assets in New York, attaching the judgment to those assets may be an effective way for your client to enforce the judgment and collect on the debt. But before this...
Everyone looks forward to payday, no matter how much you’re earning. However, you may not be getting everything you deserve if your employer wrongfully withholds wages. Below are some red flags that could indicate your check may not reflect your total rightful...
Despite laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against workers, many continue to do so and get away with it. This is because discrimination can often be subtle, making it easy for people to miss unless they know what to look for. For example, when reading a...
Most employment relationships are at-will, meaning that both the employer and employee are free to terminate it at any time and for any reason. However, a new proposal could significantly alter the at-will nature of most employment in New York City, by prohibiting...
Having a loved one with a serious health condition or welcoming a child into your family can completely change your life. To protect workers in these situations and allow them to take the time they need to care for family members without losing their jobs or income,...
If you are expecting a baby, you probably have a long list of things you need to do to prepare. If you are currently working, you will want to prepare to request leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or New York State Paid Family Leave (PFL). Marking...
As businesses continue to embrace automated tools to make operations easier and more efficient, employers and employees must remain vigilant against biases that are embedded in these tools. AI biases may be particularly concerning for employees who work for companies...
Many New York teenagers have jobs. However, work should not come at the expense of their safety or academic pursuits, which is why labor laws put limits on the types and amount of work minors can do. But could these laws be changing? A troubling trend emerging? In...
