Understanding overtime pay is crucial for employees in New York City, where the work culture often demands long hours. Being informed about overtime regulations is not just a matter of financial compensation but also a significant aspect of workplace rights and fairness.
However, not all employees are aware of...
When an employment relationship reaches its end, a severance agreement often comes into play. This agreement can significantly impact your financial and professional future. This blog is a primer on the essentials of negotiating fair severance terms and protecting your legal rights, ensuring you leave your job with the benefits you deserve.
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,...
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...
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...
Learning that a potential employer has rescinded your job offer after a background check can be devastating.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, 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...
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...
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...
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...