The Americans with Disabilities Act protects people with disabling conditions from experiencing discrimination in numerous settings, from employment to public services. Unfortunately, violations of the ADA can and do occur. When they do, victims of discrimination can file a complaint. In some cases, a single…
Noncompete agreements restrict employment opportunities for employees after they leave their job. Thus, it is crucial to think carefully before agreeing to anything without consideration and legal guidance. Before signing a noncompete agreement, you should ask yourself a few questions. What do these agreements do?A…
When people think of wage disputes, they often think of minimum wage violations or unpaid overtime. However, wage disputes can also arise in other contexts, such as when employers fail to compensate workers who are on leave. There are many circumstances in which employers must…
The unfortunate reality is that many employers often utilize tactics to unfairly reduce the amount they pay their workers. These tactics, which are often unlawful, may include withholding overtime pay for workers who have earned it. Miscategorizing workers: An employer may miscategorize workers so that they…
With COVID-19 vaccination rates increasing and cases trending downwards recently, the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel is getting brighter. Many New Yorkers are eager to return to a pre-pandemic lifestyle. However, not everything will look the same. For instance, your employer could…
That is certainly a reasonable assumption in a sink-or-swim situation, but swimming in place hardly seems a victory if others are lapping you in the pool. Now, imagine that swimming pool as the American labor market. Legions of male employees in New York and across…