Under the New York City Human Rights Law, it is illegal for employers to discriminate against you based on your actual or perceived immigration or citizenship status. Employers are also prohibited from subjecting you to harassment or disparate treatment, such as...
A protected class is the legal term for a group of people who share a common characteristic that cannot be the basis for discrimination in employment or other areas. Federal, state, and local laws attempt to foster fair and inclusive work environments for all...
Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), your employer must provide you with “reasonable accommodations” for your known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodations will cause the employer an “undue...
Discrimination in the workplace can be harmful and hurtful to victims, who often experience professional damage and emotional distress when mistreated. To stop discrimination, federal, state, and local laws exist to prohibit such misconduct, and they are changing all...
Workplace harassment has been an issue for generations, and people continue to face obstacles when it comes to complying with current laws designed to prevent workplace harassment. These obstacles include adapting older rules to modern workplaces and ensuring everyone...
Say your client has obtained a judgment against a debtor in another state. If the judgment debtor has assets in New York, attaching the judgment to those assets may be an effective way for your client to enforce the judgment and collect on the debt. But before this...
Everyone looks forward to payday, no matter how much you’re earning. However, you may not be getting everything you deserve if your employer wrongfully withholds wages. Below are some red flags that could indicate your check may not reflect your total rightful...
Despite laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against workers, many continue to do so and get away with it. This is because discrimination can often be subtle, making it easy for people to miss unless they know what to look for. For example, when reading a...
Most employment relationships are at-will, meaning that both the employer and employee are free to terminate it at any time and for any reason. However, a new proposal could significantly alter the at-will nature of most employment in New York City, by prohibiting...
Having a loved one with a serious health condition or welcoming a child into your family can completely change your life. To protect workers in these situations and allow them to take the time they need to care for family members without losing their jobs or income,...
