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Category Archives: Employment Law For Employees
What happens when employers misclassify workers?
A worker’s wages, rights, and benefits depend on their classification as an employee or independent contractor. Unfortunately, there are times when employers misclassify workers, which can have a devastating toll on workers. If this happens, workers should know what rights they have and what they…
What qualifies as wrongful termination in New York?
In New York, private-sector employers can fire their employees without a good reason. However, there are circumstances in which a discharge can be illegal. If you think you’ve been fired without a valid reason, you may be able to file a legal claim. Violation of…
Retaliation: Knowing what it is, proving when it happens
If you’ve ever been fired, demoted or reprimanded at work, you know that it can be an upsetting experience. Even if you disagree with an employer’s decision to punish or admonish you, you may have little recourse since employers generally have the right to make…
When refusal of reasonable accommodation becomes discrimination
Your individual circumstances might make it more difficult for you to carry out your work duties like your coworkers do. These circumstances might be a disability or a medical condition, special religious requirements, pregnancy or something else. You might already know that you have the…
What type of discrimination lawsuit should I file?
Workers should know that discrimination in the workplace is wrong and unlawful. Employees have rights that protect them from such misconduct, and this includes the right to take legal action against a company or supervisor that discriminated against them. However, the legal process of pursuing…
Do whistleblowers have protection from retaliation?
Most workers perform their jobs to the best of their abilities while also abiding by their own codes of ethics. However, an employee’s ethical guidelines may conflict with the practices of an unscrupulous employer. For example, if your employer engages in wrongdoing or corruption, you…
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