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…
Despite the fact that New Yorkers have the right to oppose illegal activities at work, such as by reporting workplace harassment or filing a complaint about dangerous work conditions, many people fear retaliation from their employer. Having specific pieces of evidence can help you protect…
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…
It is common knowledge that it is illegal to pay women less than men for equivalent work. The federal Equal Pay Act of 1963 is over fifty years old, but despite its ban on unequal wages between genders, an 18% wage differential still exists, explain…