For months, Uber and Lyft have been fighting the state of California over whether they must classify their workers as employees rather than as independent contractors. An October 23rd appeals court ruling sided with California, which wants drivers working for...
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Study: Many who report workplace harassment face retaliation
In the three years since the #MeToo movement began in October of 2017, there's been heightened awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace and an increased willingness by victims to file complaints. However, a new study finds that approximately 75% of employees...
Do U.S. employment laws protect New Yorkers who work abroad?
Federal employment laws typically apply only to workers who are employed in the United States or its territories. Employees who work overseas must generally rely on the employment laws of the country or region in which they work. However, there are exceptions for U.S....
Retaliatory discharge for reporting illegal discrimination or harassment
Federal, state and, local laws prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on certain protected characteristics, such as sex, race, religion, disability, and age. An aspect of anti-discrimination in employment law that does not get as much attention is...
Wage theft increases during recessions
A newly released study shows wage theft by employers grows significantly during troubled economic times, mirroring a rise in unemployment numbers. Women, people of color and noncitizens are the most likely targets. According to a paper released by the Washington...
Legal rights of nursing mothers at work in New York
Nursing mothers in New York have the right, under both federal and state laws, to take breaks during work to express breastmilk. These laws are important because they allow nursing women to take necessary breaks without worrying about jeopardizing their jobs, they...
Understanding the impact of quid pro quo sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is a widespread yet increasingly reported occurrence in the workplace. While many victims of sexual harassment never report their abuse, the 'me too' movement and growing awareness has motivated many victims to step forward. Sexual harassment comes...
McDonald’s faces another racial discrimination lawsuit
40 years after the first racial discrimination allegations against McDonald's came to light, the fast-food giant continues to be accused of race-related prejudice. Most recently, 52 former black franchisees filed a lawsuit against McDonald's, alleging that the company...
Employers must diligently track employee hours during explosion of remote work
On August 24, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a news release announcing important guidelines clarifying the legal responsibilities of employers to track employees' remote work hours. COVID-19 has forced more employees...
Ex-TV host’s case yet another example of the ongoing issue of workplace sexual harassment
The recent case of former Public Broadcasting Service host Tavis Smiley, whose television show was suspended nearly three years ago after allegations of sexual misconduct, reflects the reality that some people in positions of authority wield their power in order to...
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