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What Is a Severance Package? A New York Employee’s Guide
Attorney Advertising Reviewed by Nicole Grunfeld, Esq. You were just told your position is being eliminated, and someone handed you a stack of paperwork. The language inside feels formal and final: releases, nondisparagement clauses, deadlines. You are not sure what you are looking at, whether…
Katz Melinger PLLC Named One of the Fastest-Growing Law Firms in America
Katz Melinger PLLC is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized with the Law Firm 500 Award, ranking among the fastest-growing law firms in the United States. This honor reflects the trust our clients place in us, the dedication of our team, and…
How to Recognize Workplace Discrimination – 5 Steps to Take
The first step towards seeking justice is recognizing workplace discrimination. Signs of workplace discrimination can include: Unequal pay for similar work Disparities in promotions Isolation or exclusion Differential treatment Harassment or bullying targeted at employees from specific groups Negative performance evaluations unrelated to actual performance…
Earned Sick and Safe Time Act (ESSTA): New Private Right of Action for NYC Workers
New York City has taken a significant step in strengthening workers' rights by introducing a private right of action under the Earned Sick and Safe Time Act (ESSTA). This change allows employees to sue their employers directly in court for alleged ESSTA violations, marking…
NY Employers: DOL Rules on Regular Rate of Pay
Since Jan. 15, an updated U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulation has been in effect clarifying for employers which job benefits and perks to include in pay for purposes of calculating overtime due to nonexempt workers (usually hourly). The “regular rate of pay” is the…
Workplace harassment victims get more protection in New York
Laws against workplace harassment in the state of New York are changing, making it easier for victims to take legal action. In August, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed new workplace harassment protections into law, including updated language described as “sweeping” in a report by the Times…
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