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Ageism & Tech: Illegal Discrimination Risk
Technological advancements have drastically transformed every industry. Companies in every space have social media profiles; they do online marketing; they save files and data in the cloud; and most of their employees need some level of technical proficiency. Stereotypes linking age and technical ability Technological…
Attorney Kenneth Katz Provides Insight Into A Potential Expansion Of Federal Discrimination Law
A recent article by Law360 quotes our principal attorney, Kenneth Katz, as he describes possible consequences of shift changes and lateral transfers being viewed as workplace discrimination if they stem from a place of bias. Recently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been pushing for…
Can I be fired for taking maternity leave or for being pregnant?
For professional working women, the prospect of starting a family might seem risky. You might worry about limiting your advancement prospects by taking maternity leave. You might even worry that your employer will terminate you when they learn that you are pregnant, in order to…
Former NYC ranger’s lawsuit alleges work discrimination for religious practice
Employment discrimination based on an employee’s religious beliefs is illegal under federal, state, and New York City laws. The New York Post reports that a 31-year-old former New York City park ranger has filed a federal lawsuit in Manhattan alleging that he was forced to…
Amazon accused of racial discrimination once again
The accusations of unfairness and racial discrimination continue against tech giant Amazon, which now faces a federal lawsuit from a current employee. On March 1, a Black female Amazon employee filed a lawsuit against the Seattle-based company, claiming that she and other Black employees were…
Should I receive overtime pay for remote work?
In the last year, millions of New Yorkers have been working remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic. A number of companies don’t plan to return to in-office work until the summer or fall of 2021. In the meantime, many employees have needed a more flexible…
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