For millions of Americans with criminal records, finding employment is critical for stability and rehabilitation. Yet many face significant barriers during hiring, often being automatically
Protected activities are specific workplace actions that federal and New York state laws shield from employer retaliation. When you report discrimination, participate in an investigation,
Facing a Section 75 disciplinary hearing can be overwhelming for New York civil service employees. The preparation phase is critical – it determines whether you’ll
Gender discrimination creates systematic barriers that block women from leadership positions through unequal pay (women in New York earn 82 cents per dollar compared to
Employers can legally claim undue hardship to deny disability accommodations only when they can prove the accommodation would cause “significant difficulty or expense” relative to
Your negotiation strategy should fundamentally change based on why you’re leaving. If you’ve been laid off due to budget cuts, your approach differs completely from
To prove disability discrimination at work, you need four key elements: medical documentation establishing your disability under the ADA, evidence that you’re qualified for your
Confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions restrict what you can say about your employer and your severance terms after leaving a job. These clauses aim to protect
Your employer can’t ask about your medical conditions during a job interview, but they can require a full medical exam after making you a job
In New York, you can typically receive unemployment benefits after receiving severance pay, but the timing and eligibility depend entirely on how your severance is
ONE GRAND CENTRAL PLACE, 60 EAST 42ND STREET, SUITE 4600 NEW YORK, NY 10165
Map & Directions
