NYC Expands Definition of "Sexual Orientation" for Employment Discrimination Purposes
New York, and in particular New York City, has long been at the forefront of protecting LGBT residents from employment discrimination . New York City's Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) already prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee on the basis of sex or ...
FAQs for Employees About New York's New Paid Leave Law
As of January 1, 2018, just about all private employers in New York are now required to offer paid family leave to their eligible employees. This is a ...
Employment Discrimination and "Essential" Job Functions
There are a number of employment laws that protect a worker's right to maintain his or her job despite a temporary or permanent disability, including ...
How Tip Credits Affect the Rights of NY Restaurant Workers
Overtime and wage hour violations are rampant in New York's restaurant industry. A common problem is the misapplication of the tip credit. While all ...
How "Administrative Exhaustion" Affects Your Employment Discrimination Claim
One legal concept that often confuses individuals alleging employment discrimination is “administrative exhaustion.” This refers to the unique nature ...
Do Targeted Job Ads Violate Age Discrimination Laws?
Do Targeted Job Ads Violate Age Discrimination Laws? Employment discrimination often starts with the advertisements employers use to attract potential ...
Will the New Tax Legislation Affect My Employment Status?
Will the New Tax Legislation Affect My Employment Status? There is a lot of confusion surrounding the tax reform package recently passed by Congress ...
Race discrimination is sadly not limited to the private sector. Many high-profile New York agencies have had to deal with a history of discriminatory ...