There are many employment law situations in which it may benefit workers to band together and pursue joint legal action. For instance, if an employer routinely fails to pay overtime–in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New York State law–the affected ...
Read MoreThe First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech.” This means the government cannot ...
View MoreAs a general rule, laws protecting workers against employment discrimination include harassment or other “adverse employment actions” designed to ...
View MoreBusinesses frequently change hands. Smaller companies may merge into larger ones. Owners may decide it is time to retire and turn the business over to ...
View MoreThe New York City Council recently passed a package of new laws designed to address the prevalence of sexual harassment and hostile work environment ...
View MoreSex discrimination is usually presented in the context of a woman passed over for a job or promotion in favor of a less-qualified man. But what about ...
View MoreThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protects the right of all qualified employees to receive minimum wage and overtime pay from their employers. If an ...
View MoreTiming matters when it comes to employment discrimination claims. Federal and state laws impose strict deadlines for employees who may be the victims ...
View MoreIn response to the growing #MeToo movement against workplace sexual harassment , New York legislators recently expanded the protections of the state's ...
View MoreMany New York employers choose to implement programs designed to foster a healthier and more productive working environment. Employers must be careful ...
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