Fighting Gender Identity Discrimination in the Workplace
Gender identity discrimination is prevalent in many workplaces. Many people who identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender non-conforming face discrimination and harassment at work due to their gender identity. This type of discrimination can have serious consequences for individuals, both personally and professionally.
Fortunately, New York has taken steps...
Lipsky Lowe Named Best Employment Lawyers in New York City
Lipsky Lowe LLP has been recognized as one of the top employment lawyers in New York City for 2023 by Expertise.com, a platform that researches and evaluates local service professionals. Click the link to read more: https://lawfirmnewswire.com/2023/04/lipsky-lowe-named-best-employment-lawyers-in-new-york-city/
A Look at the EEOC’s Fiscal Year 2022 Performance Report
On March 13, 2022, the EEOC released its annual performance report for the 2022 fiscal year. The report tracks the results of the commission’s Strategic Plan for the 2018-2022 fiscal years. Let’s take a look at the report and the EEOC’s strategic priorities for 2023.
Highlights of...
Should I Report Sexual Harassment?
Although sexual harassment violates federal, state, and city laws, many victims are reluctant to come forward out of fear of being fired. However, reporting sexual harassment is a crucial first step in fighting back. If you have experienced harassment in your workplace, talk to an experienced employment lawyer. Let’s take...
NLRB Ruling Restricts Severance Agreements
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently ruled that employers could no longer require employees to sign severance agreements with overly broad confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses.
In McLaren Macomb, the NLRB found that severance agreements are unlawful on their face if they contain overly broad confidentiality and non-disparagement...
Verbal Harassment in the Workplace
Verbal harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects many employees across multiple industries in New York. This type of conduct can create a hostile work environment and negatively impact the victim’s well-being and ability to perform their job duties. Let’s take a look at verbal harassment and what...
Overtime Pay Mandate for Six-Figure Earners to Spur Litigation
The US Supreme Court’s recent decision that a worker making $200,000 a year still can be eligible for overtime pay is raising the question of whether Congress intended to provide such protections to highly paid employees. To read Lipsky Lowe's feature in the following article, click the link:
New Jersey Enacts Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights into law on Feb. 6. The law provides compensation, benefits, and protections for temporary workers, increases transparency, and restricts placement fees paid to temporary staffing agencies. The best way for employers, staffing agencies, and temps to understand the implications of...
Former NY Mets Pitching Coach Sues Team for Age Discrimination
Ex-New York Mets pitching coach Phil Regan has filed a lawsuit against the franchise, alleging the team fired him after the 2019 season because of his age. Whether Regan’s case has merit remains to be seen. In the meantime, if you believe your employer has discriminated against you because of your age,...
EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan Hones in on AI Hiring Tools
While the media focused on the next big thing in artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced its intent to regulate the use of AI systems in employment decisions. To ensure your company’s AI hiring practices don’t run afoul of EEOC requirements, consult an experienced employment law...