What Are An Employer’s Responsibilities in Preventing a Hostile Work Environment?
Employers play a crucial role in fostering a safe, healthy, and productive work environment free from harassment. A paramount aspect of this responsibility involves preventing a hostile work environment. Employers that fail to do so can be held liable, and victims have a right to take legal action.
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Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: A Comprehensive Guide
In the rapidly evolving world of employment law, it's crucial to stay up-to-date with the latest legislative changes. Among these, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) stands out as a particularly significant development. Enacted to reinforce and enhance protections for pregnant workers, the PWFA addresses long-standing concerns about discrimination and workplace...
Harassment By Customers and Clients: What Employees Need To Know
Suppose you are meeting with a client who makes a sexual advance, or you work for a retail store, and a customer makes a lewd remark. This is referred to as third-party harassment.
Given the challenges of proving harassment by a customer or client, having an experienced sexual...
Milana Dostanitch Featured in CNBC Presentation on Non-Competes
In response to the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on non-compete clauses in employment agreements, media outlet CNBC recently released a video that featured comments by Milana Dostanitch, Senior Of Counsel at Lipsky Lowe LLP. Click the link to read more: https://lawfirmnewswire.com/2023/05/milana-dostanitch-featured-in-cnbc-presentation-on-non-competes/
EEOC Issues Guidance on Use of AI Tools in Employment Selection Process
On May 18, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a technical assistance document titled "Assessing Adverse Impact in Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence Used in Employment Selection Procedures Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964."
This follows the Commission’s May 2022
When a Toxic Environment Becomes Hostile
Rude bosses and annoying coworkers can make for a toxic workplace. But being obnoxious is not necessarily illegal – there is a difference between a toxic and a hostile work environment. By consulting an experienced employment lawyer, you can better understand these terms and protect your rights.
Attorneys General Investigate NFL For Discrimination and Harassment
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New York Attorney General Letitia James recently announced a joint investigation into allegations of employment discrimination and a hostile work environment at the National Football League (NFL).
With over 1,000 employees at offices in New York and California, the NFL's workplace culture...
Stopping LGBTQ+ Discrimination in the Workplace
Discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community is a persistent issue in workplaces across the U.S., including in New York. If you have experienced discrimination because of your sexual orientation or gender identity, you need an experienced employment lawyer by your side. Let’s take a look at LGTBQ+ discrimination in the workplace and...
Fighting For Equal Pay in New York
New York is known for being a progressive city; however, pay discrimination remains a persistent issue. By working with an experienced employment law attorney, you can fight for your right to equal pay. This blog drills down on pay discrimination in all its forms and what you can do about it.
How To Identify a Hostile Work Environment in New York
New York City is home to home to people from all walks of life who come together to work, create, and innovate. However, employees here are not immune to a hostile work environment. If you have experienced discrimination or harassment in your workplace, you need an experienced employment lawyer to protect...