Employee Rights

You may have been employed at will where your employer could let you go without giving any reason or notice beforehand. However, there are instances when your termination could still be unlawful. Your employer can only dismiss you legally if they have justifiable...

Your employer likely wants you to give them two weeks’ notice when you quit your job. It may be in the company handbook, but even if it's not, it is considered standard practice. They may just assume that you're going to do it, or, if you tell them that you're going...

When you accept a job that offers hourly compensation, you expect that your employer will pay you for the time you invest. There are numerous ways that businesses could unfairly deprive their hourly workers of appropriate wages. Making you work off the clock is one...

The COVID-19 vaccine has been widely available to Americans for several months. Yet, many haven't committed to taking it for one reason or another. Many employers are making plans to have their workers return to the office following a long gap, and quite a few of...

Many workers in the nation are fascinated by a lawsuit New York City recently filed against Chipotle Mexican Grill. Many do not know that this is not the first time New York has targeted the popular restaurant chain. According to an article published by Food &...

Some employees deal with things they shouldn’t have to at work because they’re concerned about what will happen if they file a complaint. One thing that these individuals should remember is that retaliation is illegal when it’s connected to an employee filing a...

Most people have had a boss who brings a sign-up list to work for Girl Scout cookies, gift wrap, candy bars or whatever their child is selling. Even if you feel a bit of pressure to buy something, it probably won’t set you back more than a few dollars. But what about...

New York has several state laws that entitle employees with shifts that last at least six hours to receive meal breaks. Employees sometimes wonder whether their employers' behavior violates their rights. If the company that you work for makes you work without a...

Freedom of religion is one of the basic rights that form the backbone of American society. It is so important that it is part of the First Amendment to the Constitution. Your right to freedom of religion includes the right to be free from religious discrimination in...

New York is getting serious about employee rights when it comes to sick leave. On Sept. 30, 2020, the state’s new permanent sick leave law went into effect. It could be a game-changer when it comes to providing financial security for people who are either struggling...