Severance Agreements in New York: Negotiating Fair Terms and Protecting Your Rights
When an employment relationship ends, an employer may offer a severance agreement that can affect your compensation, benefits, legal rights, and future employment opportunities. Before signing, it is important to understand what the agreement requires, what rights you may be giving up, and which terms may be negotiable.
National Origin Discrimination
Despite New York City’s diversity, national origin discrimination in the workplace is not uncommon. Some businesses treat employees and job applicants unfavorably because of their national origin, ethnicity, accent, ancestry, or perceived ethnic background. If you suspect an employer has treated you unfairly for being from a particular country or region,...
Milana Dostanitch FEATURED in: Company Fires A Good Employee For ‘Misconduct,’ The Tables Turn When The Court Votes In Their Favor
Striving to be a good employee is always good. It satisfies both the company the person is working for and themselves because they can feel good about their accomplishments. However, it isn’t so good when it is the only thing a person’s self-esteem is built on.
Just like today’s...
Confidentiality Agreements vs. Whistleblower Rights: Navigating Legal Gray Areas
Navigating the legal gray areas between confidentiality agreements and whistleblower rights is challenging in the contemporary employment landscape. Confidentiality agreements are pivotal for protecting sensitive business information. However, these agreements may conflict with the rights of whistleblowers, who expose unethical or illegal practices in the workplace. In this blog, we provide...
Navigating Job Rescinding Laws: Your Rights and Protections in NYC
Learning that a potential employer has rescinded your job offer after a background check can be devastating. In these uncertain economic times, securing a job offer can be life-changing. Employers do have a right to rescind a job offer in some cases. Nonetheless, New York City’s Fair Chance Act limits the...
Disability Discrimination and Job Interviews: What Employers Can and Can’t Ask
Disability discrimination, though often subtle, remains a significant barrier to employment for many. Ever been in a job interview and wondered, "Can they ask me that?" It can get a bit tricky when the questions start to veer toward your health. Understanding your legal protections is essential. Let’s take a look at...
Milana Dostanitch FEATURED in: New Employee Gets Paid A Laughable Part Of What’s Agreed, Deletes Their Work And Quits Immediately
When starting a new job, it is completely natural to expect to be paid fairly for it. Unfortunately, the Reddit user u/Chuawkuy’s expectations were not met. Recently they shared a story where their employer tried to scam them into getting a smaller salary than agreed on. View Full...
How Ageism Impacts Women in Leadership Positions
In recent years, our understanding of workplace discrimination has deepened, tackling nuanced dimensions like racism and sexism. However, a recent study by the Harvard Business Review draws attention to another layer of bias, ageism, which detrimentally affects women in leadership roles in unique ways.
This blog explores the insidious...
EEOC’s New Enforcement Priorities: What Employers Need to Know
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced its enforcement priorities for the upcoming fiscal years, with significant implications for employers. As a seasoned New York employment law firm, we are here to guide businesses through these changes and help them prepare.
The EEOC's Strategic Enforcement Plan...
What Is Sexism in the Workplace?
Sexism in the workplace refers to unfair treatment, bias, or unequal opportunities based on a person’s sex or gender. It can affect hiring, pay, promotions, job assignments, and workplace culture. In New York City, sexism is prohibited under federal, state, and local laws, even when it appears subtle or informal. Understanding what...