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Category Archives: Employment Law For Employees
Court ruling addresses short-term disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects people with disabling conditions from experiencing discrimination in numerous settings, from employment to public services. Unfortunately, violations of the ADA can and do occur. When they do, victims of discrimination can file a complaint. In some cases, a single…
What to consider before signing a noncompete agreement
Noncompete agreements restrict employment opportunities for employees after they leave their job. Thus, it is crucial to think carefully before agreeing to anything without consideration and legal guidance. Before signing a noncompete agreement, you should ask yourself a few questions. What do these agreements do?A…
Should your employer pay you while you are on military leave?
When people think of wage disputes, they often think of minimum wage violations or unpaid overtime. However, wage disputes can also arise in other contexts, such as when employers fail to compensate workers who are on leave. There are many circumstances in which employers must…
Can my employer require me to be vaccinated?
With COVID-19 vaccination rates increasing and cases trending downwards recently, the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel is getting brighter. Many New Yorkers are eager to return to a pre-pandemic lifestyle. However, not everything will look the same. For instance, your employer could…
New administration reapplies protections for gig workers
Employer misclassification of workers as independent contractors – rather than as employees – is a common phenomenon in the U.S. Contractors cost employers far less than employees, as under federal law independent contractors are not entitled to certain guaranteed wages and other benefits. Some estimates…
Restaurant worker pressured to strip in front of co-workers
Employer-related sexual harassment cases surface in some of the most shocking situations. Consider a recent California lawsuit, in which a fast-casual restaurant worker alleges that she was pressured into stripping to her underwear at a company-sponsored seminar while strangers and colleagues gawked at her. She…
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