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Federal law expands protections for pregnant workers
If you are a pregnant worker, you may be juggling a lot. You may be dealing with everything from work deadlines and doctor’s visits to difficulty sleeping and feeling nauseated. With so much on your plate, the last thing you should have to worry about…
New York’s Untimely Wage Law: Are You Being Paid Properly?
New York State law requires most employers to pay manual workers on a weekly basis. If you perform manual work and you are not paid each week, you may be eligible to recover damages equal to the pay you received late, plus interest and attorney's…
Are gendered dress codes discriminatory?
Several states, including New York, have implemented laws to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and expression. Despite these efforts, rigid gendered guidelines continue to permeate many facets of society. For instance, Alaska Airlines recently came under fire for discriminatory enforcement of its uniform policies.…
Holding perpetrators accountable for past sexual abuse
If you were sexually harassed at work, you may not have spoken up at the time. If the harassment included unwanted touching or other acts that are considered to be criminal sexual abuse, you may have been particularly reluctant. Sexual abuse survivors can take years,…
What Is a Restraining Notice in NY & What to Do
Once a judgment is entered, a plaintiff/judgment creditor can use an array of legal tools to try and collect the money owed from the defendant/judgment debtor. One such tool is a restraining notice. A restraining notice requires a person or entity to refrain from paying…
Equal Pay in NY: Know Your Rights by Gender
If you earn less than a co-worker of the opposite sex for substantially similar work, you may be able to recoup lost pay plus three times that sum in liquidated penalties. Equal Pay Laws in New York In New York State, workers are protected by…
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