Gift-giving at work is common during the holidays. While this is a nice way to acknowledge employees and coworkers, unwanted gifts can create a hostile work environment. If you receive gifts of a sexual or romantic nature from your boss or a coworker, you may have a valid sexual harassment claim.
Understanding Visual Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace comes in many forms. Because of the growing use of electronic communications – emails, text messaging, and video chats – in contemporary workplaces, visual sexual harassment is becoming increasingly common. Contact an experienced employment lawyer if you have experienced any form of harassment in your workplace.
A Look At Virtual Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive problem even though remote work is now a permanent feature of many businesses in New York. The use of videoconferencing and other online technologies increases the potential for sexual harassment in the virtual workplace. Let’s take a look at sexual harassment in virtual work...
New York Employer Compliance Obligations for 2023
The year is coming to a close and 2023 will be here before too long, so employers in New York must be mindful of new employment laws that have recently taken effect or become effective in the new year. At Lipsky Lowe, LLP, we are committed to helping employers and employees...
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. Settles Compensation Discrimination Claim For $1.9M
The Bank of New York Mellon, Corp. (BNY Mellon) entered a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to resolve allegations of systemic discrimination against female, Black, and Hispanic workers at the bank’s Jersey City location.
The Labor Department has oversight of BNY Mellon in its capacity as...
Wrongful Termination During A Recession
The tech sector recently saw large-scale layoffs and other industries are sure to follow, as a recession may be looming. While layoffs are often deemed to be reductions in force, wrongful termination may be the real situation. Let’s look at wrongful termination during a recession and what an experienced employment lawyer...
About Employer-Related Obligations for Foreign Agents in NYC and Nationwide
New York City is home to the headquarters of the United Nations and the associated diplomatic and foreign agent offices. While the Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act (FSIA) provides immunity to foreign states and their agencies from any liability arising from their public acts, foreign agents have the same obligations as other employers...
Report Finds Disparities In New U.S. Law Employment By Race/Ethnicity
A new report from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) shows significant racial and ethnic disparities for law school graduates last year. In particular, Black, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander graduates landed positions requiring bar passage at significantly lower rates than white graduates.
“We continue to...
New York City’s Salary Transparency Law Takes Effect November 1st
New York City’s pay transparency law, requiring most employers to disclose salary ranges in their job postings, takes effect on November 1, 2022. As we previously reported, the new requires employers that post a job for a position that will or can be performed in the city (at least in part)...
I Was Fired Because of My Gender. What Are My Rights?
You may have a valid wrongful termination claim if you suspect your employer fired you due to sex or gender discrimination. The best way to protect your rights is to consult an experienced employment lawyer. Let’s look at wrongful termination based on gender discrimination.
What Is Gender...