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The USPS fires thousands of injured and disabled employees
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Postal Service fired or forced out approximately 44,000 workers who were injured on the job, and changed or revoked disability accommodations for another 15,130. These measures took place as part of an initiative called the…
Sound prevention policies may reduce sexual harrassment
Reports of workplace sexual harassment allegations often occupy national news, with many of these allegations originating in companies based in New York. These accusations can have a detrimental effect on both employees and the businesses where they work. In regard to employees, all workers have…
New York City protects independent contractors from discrimination
We often write in this space about the sweeping anti-discrimination protections contained in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). The law prohibits not only employment discrimination based on certain characteristics like age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender and others, but also bans harassment and…
IEP meeting attendance is appropriate use of FMLA leave, says DOL
A recent study shows a significant increase in developmental disabilities in children. The study, published in the medical journal, Pediatrics, has revealed substantial increases in the prevalence of disorders, such as autism, ADHD and intellectual disability, in U.S. children aged 3 to 17. Since federal…
Overtime pay changes in 2020 will impact New York employers
The new year brings new federal regulations for businesses to follow. For the first time since 2004, the threshold for overtime pay eligibility is changing. The Department of Labor estimates that the new legislation will impact approximately 1.3 million employees. As a result of the…
What is the most common type of employment discrimination in NY?
Workplace discrimination is not always easy to recognize. Workers may feel uncomfortable with certain comments or actions, but brush it off as part of the job. They may even wonder: “Am I being over-sensitive? Or do other people feel the same way?” The truth is,…
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