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Despite advocacy, domestic violence brings down AG Schneiderman
This week, New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman stepped down after an expose in the New Yorker detailed allegations by four women that he subjected them to physical violence during romantic relationships or encounters. The news came as a shock to many because…
Were NBC staffers pressured to sign letter supporting Tom Brokaw?
Sexual harassment often goes unchecked in workplaces with rigidly hierarchical cultures in which subordinates feel they have no choice but to put up with a superior’s inappropriate conduct. That same culture can make witnesses reluctant to speak up — or even to feel pressured to…
As “ban the box” spreads, background checks are tricky ground for employers
Employers have long conducted background checks on job applicants, and for good reason. Depending on the position, previous actions by an employee may reflect badly on the company if they come to light. Some jobs require a background check on all potential employees. While employers…
Controversial report finds no systemic discrimination at WNYC
Public radio station WNYC and its parent company, New York Public Radio, have recently faced multiple allegations of inappropriate conduct, sexual harassment, and bullying. Several popular hosts were accused of impropriety by co-workers and guests, and a number were put on leave and then fired.…
Using the Contents of a Safe Deposit Box to Satisfy a Judgment
Contrary to popular belief, seizing houses and cars and freezing bank accounts are not the only ways to enforce a judgment. There are other creative avenues to pursue against a debtor who may or may not have liquid funds to satisfy a judgement, including issuing…
Federal judge rules Uber limo drivers are independent contractors
Part of what makes Uber, Lyft, Grubhub and other “gig economy” companies so profitable is that they have relatively few employees. The vast majority of these companies’ workforces are made up of independent contractors. Since they are not employees, they are not entitled to minimum…
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