Blog posts in January, 2018

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 ...

Many New York employers try to conceal acts of illegal employment discrimination by convincing employees to sign severance agreements that contain ...

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 ...

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 ...

One legal concept that often confuses individuals alleging employment discrimination is “administrative exhaustion.” This refers to the unique nature ...

Sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination are everyday issues for women in all New York workplaces. Women in the fields of science, ...

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? 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 ...