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Category Archives: Employment Law For Employees
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…
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…
11 Qualities to Look for in an Employee Discrimination Lawyer
Facing employment discrimination can be a frustrating and overwhelming experience. Employers seem to always have excuses and explanations for what they do, which makes it hard to be sure of your rights and options to pursue justice. An employment discrimination lawyer can help. Here's what…
New law protects workers’ invention rights
Creative works and inventions are at the heart of countless businesses. Often, these innovations serve as the linchpin, giving a company its competitive edge and attracting skilled workers. Because of how valuable these innovations can be, employees and employers should understand the intricacies of ownership…
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