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Can I be Compelled to Arbitrate an Employment Dispute if My Union Declined to Pursue a Grievance?
Can I be Compelled to Arbitrate an Employment Dispute if My Union Declined to Pursue a Grievance?

Many New Yorkers belong to a labor union. Such unions negotiate a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) setting the terms and conditions of employment with a given employer. Among other things, CBAs typically contain provisions regarding the handling of employee grievances, ...

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Blog posts in March, 2019

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    Are There Limits on the Damages I can Receive in a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit? If you are the victim of sexual harassment or other illegal ...

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  • What You Need to Know About New York City's New "Lactation Room" Laws

    What You Need to Know About New York City's New “Lactation Room” Laws There are some forms of sex discrimination that are less about overt conduct and ...

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  • Second Circuit Rules Disabled Employees May File "Hostile Work Environment" Claims Under the ADA

    You are probably familiar with the concept of a hostile work environment in relation to sexual harassment law. The basic idea is that if an employee ...

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  • NYC Council May Ban "At-Will" Firings in Fast Food Industry

    As a general rule, private employment in New York State is considered “at-will.” This means that an employer can fire an employee for just about any ...

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  • Do Migraines Qualify as a "Disability" Under the ADA?

    When it comes to disability discrimination , it is important to understand that not every physical or mental limitation a person may have actually ...

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  • Have You Been Unfairly Disciplined at Work Due to Your Sex?

    Have You Been Unfairly Disciplined at Work Due to Your Sex? When it comes to employment discrimination , it is not enough for an employer to hide ...

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  • Why it is Important to Provide Details When Filing a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

    Why it is Important to Provide Details When Filing a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Proving sexual harassment in court is often a challenge for victims. In ...

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    Does My Employer Have to Pay Me for Time Spent Driving to a Job Site? Federal and state wage hour laws require employers to pay employees a certain ...

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    Is it an “Abuse of Process” to Sue My Employer for Back Pay? Unless an employee meets certain exemptions defined by law, he or she is entitled to ...

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