In April, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc. alleging the company violated federal law by refusing to hire applicants aged 40 and over for front-out-the-house positions at its two New York City locations because of their age.
While the outcome...
In March, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance on caregiver discrimination under federal employment discrimination laws as it relates to the Covid-19 pandemic. If you have questions about your status as a caregiver, talk to an experienced employment lawyer.
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With the next national election cycle on the horizon, employees may be discussing politics in the workplace. Although the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees each individual the right to freedom of expression and speech, employers have a right to limit their employees’ political activities in the workplace.
On March 16, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed three bills into law that will strengthen legal protections for victims of sexual harassment. Despite these enhanced protections, workplace harassment continues to be a persistent problem in both big and small companies, as well as municipal agencies. The best way to protect...
Racial discrimination should be a thing of the past, but it remains a problem in many workplaces in New York. If you believe you have been treated unjustly by an employer because of your racial or ethnic characteristics, having an experienced employment discrimination lawyer is a wise choice.
Effective May 7, 2022, employers that monitor their employee’s electronic communications are required to provide written notice of such monitoring to current employees and new hires. If you have questions about how the new law affects your business, talk to an employment lawyer.
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On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act into law. The measure amends the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) by prohibiting employers from forcing employees to settle sexual misconduct claims in arbitration proceedings that favor big business.
Although New...
If you are an independent contractor in New York City, your employer may ask you to sign a non-compete agreement or a non-compete clause may be included in your employment contract. Because signing a non-compete agreement can affect your employment status as an independent contractor and limit your ability to find new...
Employers in New York City have a legal obligation to address complaints of sexual harassment and can be held liable for failing to do so. While employers can be held strictly liable for supervisor sexual misconduct, they can also be held responsible for non-supervisor sexual harassment. If you have been harassed by...
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has filed a lawsuit against the National Football League (NFL), the New York Giants, the Denver Broncos, and the Dolphins, alleging racial discrimination regarding interviews with the Giants and Broncos and his firing by Miami at the end of the regular season.
