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.
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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...
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,...
New York State Attorney General Letitia James recently announced that a Lower Manhattan bar has been ordered to pay $500,000 to 16 current and former employees as part of a settlement following a sexual harassment investigation. The settlement highlights the persistent problem of sexual harassment in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
All employees in New York and around the country have a right to a work environment free of discrimination. Employment discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant less favorably because of their race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or another protected...
On July 6, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it reached a conciliation agreement with a Florida-based medical practice for violations of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA). The EEOC found that Brandon Dermatology violated GINA by collecting the Covid-19 testing results of its employees' family members.
In May, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued technical guidance on how an employer’s use of AI tools to assist in making employment decisions could violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are disabled and suspect that an employer or its technology has discriminated against you, it...
A federal court recently held that an employee working remotely in New Jersey cannot assert discrimination claims under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) and New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). The decision is good news for employers with concerns about claims being filed by out-of-state workers, but one...
The New York State Division of Human Rights filed a complaint against Amazon in May, alleging the tech giant discriminates against pregnant and disabled workers at its facilities. The company operates 23 worksites in the state. The complaint accuses Amazon of violating the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) by...
Employees who experience discrimination at work need documents and other evidence to prove they were treated unfairly because of their race, gender, age, or another protected characteristic. With the help of an experienced employment discrimination attorney, you can collect all the evidence you need to prove your claim.
