The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its long-anticipated final overtime rule. The new rule, effective Jan. 1, 2020, raises the minimum salary threshold from $455 per week to $684, which is $35,568 annually. Given the far-reaching implications of the new overtime rule, it is crucial for employers to ensure their businesses are in […]
As the workforce grows older, more employees will experience age discrimination. If you have been denied employment due to your age, have been passed up for a promotion in favor of a younger worker, or have been subjected to unwanted comments and harassment, you may have a valid age discrimination claim. The best way to […]
In August, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) previous guidance regarding the use of criminal background checks to screen candidates was unenforceable. This ruling raises potential concerns about arrests and employment discrimination for many job applicants and employees. The Backdrop In 2012, the EEOC […]
While the #MeToo movement has shed light on the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace, nonsexual harassment also occurs in many work settings, violating New York State, New York City and federal law. If you believe you have been subjected to nonsexual harassment on the job, you should consult an experienced employment law attorney. […]
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation prohibiting employment discrimination based on religious attire, clothing or facial hair. The bill passed the Senate and Assembly earlier this year. If you believe you have been treated unfairly by your employer due to your religious beliefs, you should consult an experienced employment law attorney. What is […]
We recently reported that the Supreme Court will hear two cases in its fall term concerning whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers LGBTQ discrimination (here). Now, more than 200 major corporations have signed onto a friend of the court brief that has been submitted to the court in support of […]
Goldman Sachs has been sued by a former gay executive who claims he was wrongfully terminated after complaining about discriminatory conduct by managers in what the lawsuit called a blatant act of retaliation. While the claim’s merit is unclear, this case highlights how LGBTQ discrimination in the workplace continues to be a problem, despite the […]
In April 2018, lawmakers in New York enacted a measure that, among other things, barred the use of arbitration agreements in sexual discrimination and harassment claims. Now, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has ruled that an agreement to arbitrate sexual harassment claims is enforceable. The Backdrop The SDNY ruling […]
Governor Cuomo recently signed legislation amending the New York Equal Pay Act. The new law, which originally required equal pay for women and men who perform equal work, extends protections to employees based on any protected class under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL). In addition, the law establishes a lower threshold than […]
A New York City transit cop recently received a $275,000 settlement from the city over claims that his supervisors failed to accommodate his handicap and subjected him to disability harassment. This case highlights how public and private employees who have been victims of workplace harassment need the advice and counsel of experienced employment law attorneys. […]
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