More and more employers are asking employees to sign arbitration agreements as a condition of employment. Below, we explain the benefits and drawbacks of these
There are different categories of workers in the U.S., including regular employees, independent contractors, freelancers, and seasonal workers. Employers must classify their workers correctly, or
Too many New Yorkers face unsafe or illegal workplace conditions but fear retaliation if they report it. They worry about losing their jobs, being passed
Several federal, state and local laws protect employees’ rights, but they can be complicated to understand and interpret. For instance, New York has laws prohibiting
In a recent blog post, we discussed age-related discrimination in the workplace, and the subtle ways in which employers often discriminate against employees based on
Employers typically do not come out and state that they are discriminating against someone because of their age. That doesn’t mean discrimination based on age
