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Our blog provides articles related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, hostile work environment, overtime pay and other areas involving employment law. While our blog posts are not intended as legal advice, they can help you gain a basic understanding of employment law and the legal system. Generally speaking, a greater understanding of employment rights tends to defuse the stress and feeling of overwhelm that many people experience when dealing with legal matters.
EEOC Lawsuit Against AI Hiring Bias
As employees, know your rights against AI hiring bias The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) lawsuit against AI hiring bias is the EEOC’s first lawsuit that addresses the discriminatory use of AI. Employees may not even be aware of this new way in which...
New York Warehouse Worker Protection Law
Warehouse Employees’ Rights Under the New Law The New York Warehouse Worker Protection Act (WPPA) went into effect on February 19, 2023. The purpose of the law is to protect warehouse workers against unreasonable work quotas. New requirements prevent employers from...
NY Law Requiring Weekly Pay for Manual Workers
Employees' Right to Weekly Payment A NY law requiring weekly pay for manual workers might apply to you. The law we are referring to is Labor Law Section 190(4) and 191. If you did not receive pay weekly and were a manual worker, your employer may owe you a significant...
What rights do employees have for leave of absences?
Greater Protection for Lawful Leave of Absences What rights do employees have for leave of absences? Further amendments are going into effect for lawful leave of absences that protect workers' rights. On November 21, 2022, NY Governor Kathy Hochul signed the...
What is the Speak Out Act?
Protection against Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment The Speak Out Act is the most recent federal bi-partisan effort to protect victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment. Many employees are familiar with nondisclosure agreements. However, another form of...
Employment Liability Claims in the Restaurant Industry
Restaurant Industry Claims with EEOC Are on the Rise Employment liability claims in the restaurant industry account for more complaints than any other industry. The EEOC indicated this fact even before the Covid pandemic. Details about EEOC employment liability claims...
Employment Discrimination Based on Marijuana Use
Employee Rights Regarding Legal Cannabis Use Employment discrimination based on marijuana use that abides by state law is illegal. Cannabis is now a legal consumable product for New York adults. However, legal guidelines exist to protect employers and employees....
NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus Deadline, September 2, 2022
What Employees and Employers Should Know About Healthcare Worker Bonuses A NYS Healthcare worker bonus was part of the money allocated for the 2023 state budget. In fact, New York State allocated $1.2 billion in bonuses for frontline healthcare workers. The bonus has...
New York Family Leaves: Employee’s Rights
What leaves are permitted for family members? Taking family leaves is a right that employees have through both federal and New York State laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Based on federal law, employers with 50 employees, who worked for 20 weeks in the...
NYS Work Schedule Rights for Employees
What work schedule rights do you have? Work schedule rights for employees fall under NY State laws. As an employee, you may wonder what your rights are regarding work schedules. Employees Rights under NYS Laws Special laws apply to minors, individuals younger than 18...
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