Why You Should Document Your Meetings With Your Boss
Picture this: You leave a meeting with your boss feeling uneasy. Maybe they said something that didn’t sit right with you, or they promised a raise or promotion. But by the time you return to your desk, you start second-guessing the conversation. Did they say what you think they did? Without a...
How to Strengthen Your Sexual Harassment Claim
Sexual harassment in the workplace undermines employee well-being, productivity, and organizational integrity. Addressing this issue is crucial to fostering a safe, respectful work environment where everyone can thrive.
This blog provides essential tips to strengthen your sexual harassment claim, empowering victims to take action, document incidents effectively, and seek...
Understanding Mandatory Service Charges and Gratuities: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Understanding the difference between mandatory service charges and gratuities is crucial for employers and employees. Service charges are additional fees added to a business's bill, while gratuities or tips are voluntary amounts customers give directly to employees. Knowing how each affects your paycheck, taxes, and rights can make a big difference in...
How Do I File A Complaint Under The Pay Transparency Act?
New York’s Pay Transparency Act ensures fair compensation practices by mandating employers disclose salary information in job postings. This law promotes pay equity by offering job seekers and employees clear insights into wage expectations, helping them negotiate better. However, not all employers comply with these regulations, leaving many workers unsure of...
Milana Dostanitch FEATURED in: Here’s Who Could Loan Trump $540 Million
Being Donald Trump is getting even more expensive. The former president is a billionaire, but now he owes roughly $454 million (and counting, with more than $110,000 in interest accruing per day) to New York State after a judge found his companies guilty of repeated fraud. Trump also owes some $88 million...
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...
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...
What Is New York City’s Fair Workweek Law?
Many NYC retail and fast food workers have rights under the New York City Fair Workweek Law. Although the law gives workers in these industries the right to predictable schedules, employers often retaliate against employees who attempt to enforce their rights. By working with an experienced employment retaliation lawyer, you can...
Sex accuser of late Met Opera maestro James Levine sues for $25M
A man who accused disgraced Metropolitan Opera maestro James Levine of molesting him for years as a teen has filed a $25 million suit over the alleged abuse.
Lipsky Lowe in the New York Post: Man fired by dental group for not hiring enough ‘white and yellow’ workers: lawsuit
A nationwide dental group fired an employee for hiring too many African American and Latino staff members — and not enough “white and yellow” workers, a new lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court alleges.
United Dental Group, which is headquartered in Manhattan and has locations across the country, brought...