In the age of social media, all New York employees need to be cognizant of the fact that their off-duty activities may be monitored by employers. In some cases, employers may come under public pressure to discipline or fire an employee based on statements or actions he or she takes
If you’re discharged from your job, your employer might offer a severance package. A severance package typically includes pay and benefits provided to you as a lump sum or over a period of time following your termination. Employers are not legally required to provide severance packages. But some do. Their
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo just announced a proposed bill that provides job-protected leave benefits for employees affected by COVID-19. Pursuant to this bill, all employees who are subject to a government-issued order of quarantine/isolation due to COVID-19 will be entitled to sick leave and pay as follows: Private employers with 10
Everyone by now has heard about the coronavirus. Whether it be through social media, Whatsapp, or the mainstream media, no one really seems to know what it is and how it can be treated. The little we know has become a source of fear and has catered to significant repercussions.
Losing a job can throw a wrench in the gears as far as having a dependable, stable future. Suddenly, you are faced with the challenge of finding a new job and wondering how to pay for your life in the meantime. Employers aren’t always helpful either, as they can make
Our attorneys at Nisar Law Group, P.C. have filed a lawsuit on behalf of our client, who was subjected to race-based discrimination and a hostile work environment by his billionaire employers. In January of 2019, our client was hired by the husband and wife to purchase groceries and prepare meals for them. The couple
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants on the basis of “sex.” Last year, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals here in New York City held that sex discrimination under Title VII included discrimination based on sexual orientation, as
Civil service laws provide specific due process rights for state employees who may be the subject of disciplinary or termination actions. These rights include the ability to sue state agencies for violations. In some cases, a person may even have a cause of action against an individual supervisor, although such cases
New York City employers have a duty to identify and address sexual harassment in the workplace. Some employers think this means they only need to ensure that managers do not harass employees under their direct supervision. In fact, an employer can be held responsible for the “discriminatory conduct” of any employee towards
Although employment discrimination is prohibited at the federal, state, and city levels, each law is different in its scope and application. In fact, the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) offers a much lower threshold for employees to clear than either its state or federal counterparts. Essentially, to prove discrimination under
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