In the digital age, the use of digital time-tracking is becoming increasingly common. This technology is designed to replace clocks and time cards and improve the ability of employers to track employee time. Conversely, when an employee’s working hours are converted to data that is managed by computer software, that data can...
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EEOC Finds Job Ads on Facebook Discriminated Against Women and Older Workers
Discriminating against potential job candidates on the basis of gender and age has long been prohibited by a number of state and federal laws. Now, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has held that job ads posted on Facebook by at least seven companies illegally discriminated against women and elderly workers....
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New Jersey Expands Wage and Hour Protections
In August 2019, New Jersey substantially amended its wage and hour laws in a number of ways, which include tougher civil and criminal liabilities for wage theft. The best way to enforce your rights under the new wage theft law is to consult an experienced employment law attorney.
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How to File a Sexual Harassment Complaint at Work
Recent amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) allow workers in the state to pursue legal action over sexual harassment without filing a workplace complaint beforehand. At the same time, filing a sexual harassment complaint at work could serve to support any future claims...
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EEOC Scraps Rule to Collect Pay Data
The on-again, off-again collection of pay data by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is off again, now that the EEOC has announced it will not renew the Obama-era rule. While it remains to be seen whether the Commission will reconsider collecting pay data in the future, employees have legal protections under...
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Department of Labor Announces Final Overtime Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its long-anticipated final overtime rule. The new rule, effective Jan. 1, 2020, raises the minimum salary threshold from $455 per week to $684, which is $35,568 annually.
Given the far-reaching implications of the new overtime rule, it is crucial for employers to ensure...
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How to Prove Age Discrimination
As the workforce grows older, more employees will experience age discrimination. If you have been denied employment due to your age, have been passed up for a promotion in favor of a younger worker, or have been subjected to unwanted comments and harassment, you may have a valid age discrimination claim. The...
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Fifth Circuit Finds EEOC Criminal Background Check Guidance Unenforceable
In August, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) previous guidance regarding the use of criminal background checks to screen candidates was unenforceable. This ruling raises potential concerns about arrests and employment discrimination for many job applicants...
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What Is Nonsexual Harassment in the Workplace?
While the #MeToo movement has shed light on the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace, nonsexual harassment also occurs in many work settings, violating New York State, New York City and federal law. If you believe you have been subjected to nonsexual harassment on the job, you should consult an...
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New York Expands Protections Against Religious Discrimination
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation prohibiting employment discrimination based on religious attire, clothing or facial hair. The bill passed the Senate and Assembly earlier this year. If you believe you have been treated unfairly by your employer due to your religious beliefs, you should consult an experienced employment law...
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