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Navigating Discrimination Claims: A Step-by-Step Guide for New York Employees
Workplace discrimination creates immense personal and professional hardships for those targeted. Recognizing when to take action and understanding the laws and regulations that govern these cases is important, but these rules are complex and involve federal, state, and even New York City-specific regulations. Working with…
Building a Strong Wrongful Termination Case in NY
While New York is considered an "at-will" employment state, this does not shield employers from all liability when terminating an employee. Wrongful termination occurs when an employer violates specific laws, an employment contract, or established public policies in dismissing an employee. If you work in…
Supreme Court Ruling Lets Workers Avoid Arbitration
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Bissonnette's lawsuit against LePage Bakeries is part of an ongoing tug-of-war between worker rights and business interests. Here's a brief overview of the situation, the ruling, and how it affects transport workers. Ruling in Favor of Transportation Workers On…
Understanding Your Legal Protections Against Workplace Harassment in New York
Workplace harassment creates an environment of hostility, humiliation, and fear, and it violates not just an employee's dignity but may also violate federal, state, and NYC law. New York state and NYC both offer especially robust protections for workers subject to harassment, and an employment…
Could Truck Drivers Finally Receive Over-Time Pay?
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 sets the rules requiring overtime pay for many employees who work more than 40 hours per week. But in the almost 90 years since its passage, the FLSA has prevented most truck drivers from receiving overtime…
9 Rights You Have as an Employee
As an employee in New York or New Jersey, you have legal rights that protect you in the workplace. You also have specific rights as a NYC employee, and an employment lawyer familiar with all the state and local laws can help you fight for…
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