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Unmasking Retaliation: Is it Justified Action or Unfair Punishment?
Being punished at work can be frustrating, upsetting, and even embarrassing. In some cases, it could also be illegal if your employer’s actions are actually unlawful retaliation.. Understanding Workplace Retaliation Retaliation occurs when managers, supervisors, or employers take actions that would dissuade employees from engaging…
NYC Human Rights Law protections based on immigration, citizenship status
Under the New York City Human Rights Law, it is illegal for employers to discriminate against you based on your actual or perceived immigration or citizenship status. Employers are also prohibited from subjecting you to harassment or disparate treatment, such as offering lower pay or…
What Is a Protected Class in Employment Law?
A protected class is the legal term for a group of people who share a common characteristic that cannot be the basis for discrimination in employment or other areas. Federal, state, and local laws attempt to foster fair and inclusive work environments for all individuals,…
Your Rights under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), your employer must provide you with “reasonable accommodations” for your known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodations will cause the employer an “undue hardship.” This federal law, which takes effect June 27,…
Weight, height discrimination law takes effect in New York City
Discrimination in the workplace can be harmful and hurtful to victims, who often experience professional damage and emotional distress when mistreated. To stop discrimination, federal, state, and local laws exist to prohibit such misconduct, and they are changing all the time. The most recent efforts…
New York modernizing tools for tackling an age-old issue
Workplace harassment has been an issue for generations, and people continue to face obstacles when it comes to complying with current laws designed to prevent workplace harassment. These obstacles include adapting older rules to modern workplaces and ensuring everyone has the relevant information. Recent updates…
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