
Will New York City Give Workers the “Right to Disconnect”?
Smartphones and laptops allow us to work anywhere and anytime we choose. On the flip side, these devices also make it possible for your employer

Smartphones and laptops allow us to work anywhere and anytime we choose. On the flip side, these devices also make it possible for your employer

There are multiple federal and state laws that address employment discrimination. For example, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on

New York employers often give vague reasons for firing an employee. A common one is that the employee simply “did not fit in” with the

The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over all federal courts in the State of New York, issued a landmark employment discrimination ruling on

Employment discrimination cases may involve multiple levels of judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings. As a general rule, once a discrimination claim has been fully and fairly litigated

As a general rule, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires all for-profit employers to pay minimum wage and overtime compensation to their employees. Many employers

Many New York employers may try to justify illegal job discrimination on the grounds that a job applicant is physically or mentally unfit for the position. While

Fast-food workers typically work long hours for little pay. They are also often at the mercy of employers who force them to work additional shifts

The so-called gig economy has been a boon to many New Yorkers who have chosen to forego traditional employment in favor of more flexible working

New York, and in particular New York City, has long been at the forefront of protecting LGBT residents from employment discrimination. New York City’s Human Rights
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