Technological advances make it possible for employers to conduct surveillance in the workplace. According to a recent New York Times story, employees across multiple industries are subject to electronic surveillance via AI cameras, keystroke loggers, mouse micro-trackers, and other sensors. Such devices log and score workers’ productivity, and some employers base...
5 Common Forms of Employment Discrimination
Employment discrimination violates federal, state, and local laws, but it still occurs in workplaces in New York City. The best way to stop workplace discrimination is to take legal action with the help of an experienced employment discrimination attorney. Let’s look at the most common types of workplace discrimination and what...
The Challenges of Winning an Age Discrimination Claim
Ageism in the workplace is a growing concern for older workers who remain in the workforce longer by choice or necessity. Although age discrimination violates federal, state, and city laws, proving a claim is challenging. Let’s look at age discrimination in the workplace and how you can fight against it.
New York City AI Bias Law Lacks Guidance
A new law amending New York City’s administrative code penalizing employers for bias in artificial intelligence (AI) hiring tools takes effect in January 2023. Because the city has not provided guidance, employers might not know how to prepare. By consulting an experienced employment law attorney, businesses can avoid being penalized...
Proving Retaliatory Intent in a SOX Whistleblower Retaliation Claim
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) is designed to prevent fraud in publicly traded companies. The law requires executives to attest to the accuracy of financial reports, holds them liable for inaccurate and misleading reporting, and protects whistleblowers who report fraud and other misconduct from retaliation. Recently, a federal appeals court...
In Focus: Employment Rights of Undocumented Immigrants
Between 11 and 12 million undocumented immigrants currently reside in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Undocumented immigrants who work have employment rights protecting them from discrimination and unfair treatment. If your employer is mistreating you because of your immigration status or national origin, an...
How To Identify Retaliation In The Workplace
Employees in New York and around the country have rights, including the right to complain about discrimination, harassment, and other misconduct. Employees also have a right to take legal action to enforce their rights through an administrative proceeding or civil lawsuit. And employers cannot retaliate against employees for exercising their legal rights.
When Should You Talk to an Employment Lawyer?
Most employers in New York City treat their workers fairly when setting and implementing policies and procedures and enforcing rules. But what can you do when you believe an employer has violated their rights? That’s the time to talk to an experienced employment lawyer.
Federal, state, and city...
New York Workplace Sexual Harassment Hotline Up and Running
Victims of sexual harassment in New York State now have access to a telephone hotline (800-HARASS-3) to report workplace harassment. The hotline, staffed by pro bono lawyers experienced in counseling harassment victims, is not a substitute for filing an official complaint or seeking legal counsel. If you have experienced harassment in your...
New York City Council Amends New Pay Transparency Law
In 2021, the City Council passed the New York City Pay Transparency Law requiring certain employers to disclose salary ranges when advertising positions. The law was to go into effect on May 15, 2022, as we have previously written (here). After receiving pushback from various groups over ambiguities in the law,...