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New York employers and coronavirus liability waivers
As New York businesses and other establishments and entities have emerged from the shutdown from COVID-19, those that employ people face the challenge of keeping their employees as safe as possible in the face of a highly contagious, microscopic virus. One subject of debate across…
New decision allows transportation employers to enforce arbitration
As a truck driver or transportation employee under contract, it is important to understand how you can legally challenge or fight for your rights – especially when it comes to seeking fair pay. Keeping up with state and federal laws, as well as court decisions…
4 Reasons women don’t report sexual harassment
If you are a woman in the workforce, chances are that you or someone you’ve worked with has been or will be a victim of sexual harassment. According to a 2016 study by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), one in four women will experience sexual harassment…
NY court refuses to enforce arbitration clause in sexual harassment case
Shocking allegations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the workplace created the #MeToo movement, raising collective consciousness of this all-too-common phenomenon. Historically, many victims have been prevented from getting justice due to the widespread employer practice of forcing employees to sign employment agreements containing…
Federal law bans job discrimination based on LGBTQ status, says SCOTUS
On Monday, June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) announced that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bans sex discrimination in employment, encompasses a prohibition on job discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity. The decision applies to almost all employers with…
Worker COVID-19 safety complaints may trigger whistleblower protection
As New York slowly turns the dial to open more workplaces after a prolonged stay-at-home period, employees and employers alike are understandably concerned about keeping the physical environment at work as safe and healthy as possible. Employers must comply with local, state, and federal work…
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