You might not expect to suffer a serious injury or expand your family this year. You might not expect that you will need to take time away from work to address these matters. Therefore, you probably won't expect that you'll have to navigate the complex legalities of...
Month: March 2017
4 things to know if you are considering blowing the whistle
From the time we are very young, we are taught to do the right thing. We are told that we shouldn't lie, that we should protect others and that we should speak up if someone is doing something wrong. Those lessons don't go away when we get older, but they can be far...
Sexual harassment, sexism a big problem at tech companies
In recent years, stories regarding harassment, discrimination and intimidation against women in the technology industry have consistently cropped up. In fact, these stories are becoming so common that mistreatment of women has become something of an ugly trend at...
Cultural characteristics and discrimination: where is the line?
Racial discrimination is something that far too many people face in the workforce today. Some people say or pretend that it doesn't exist, but the fact is that people all across New York are discriminated against because of their race. It just may not always be as...
Changes to overtime laws remain in limbo: What does it mean for workers?
The Obama Administration pushed for reform to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rule. Reform is likely needed, as the current set threshold has not been updated in over a decade. How much of an impact would the proposal have? The proposed changes, as...
4 possible FMLA violations employees need to watch out for
Employees covered by the Family Medical Leave Act have the right to take leave for certain reasons and without the fear of losing their job. This leave is critical to people who must take time away from work to deal with a medical issue, help a sick loved one or...
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