Several new laws significantly impacting New York employees and employers were passed in 2017. Employees and employers are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with these new laws and determine how the legal developments will affect their jobs and businesses. 1. New York State Paid Family…
A case filed by our firm this week was written about by DNAinfo.com. It highlights the importance of strong anti-retaliation laws. We hope to vindicate our client’s rights. Click to read article
Employees who experience discrimination or bias from a supervisor are in a difficult situation. While discrimination is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, many employees prefer to first explore alternatives to litigation. One alternative is to seek a lateral transfer to move…
Signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio on May 4, 2017, a new measure designed to close the gender wage gap will take effect on October 31. An amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law, the legislation makes it illegal for an…
Surprise scheduling is a common practice in some industries. If you aren’t familiar with surprise scheduling, or flexible scheduling, imagine you’re on your way to work only to get a message from your manager saying you are no longer needed. You’re out of a paycheck…
New York City is the third U.S. city to enact legislation requiring fast-food and retail employers to provide employees with advanced notice of work schedules. For anyone who has worked fast food, retail, or other jobs that involve a flexible and non-traditional workweek, you already…