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It’s common knowledge that workplace discrimination is widespread despite being illegal. Employers still treat people differently based on their gender, race, nationality, religion and other protected classes. What is less widely known is that in some cases,...
If your paychecks seem to be getting smaller, consider taking a line-by-line look at the deductions coming out of your wages. Employers are permitted to make deductions, but only in limited circumstances and for specific reasons. The New York statute addressing...
When you’re a waiter or work another role in a restaurant, it is fairly common to receive tips. Depending on the role you have, you might earn tips directly or be someone who is “tipped out” at the end of the night based on a percentage of everyone else’s tips. There...
Your employer decides to use a dress code at work. You haven’t had one before, so you find it a bit frustrating. But they explain that they simply have a professional atmosphere that they’re trying to create, and this is how they’d like to do it. However, when you see...
You’ve always been a faithful and hard-working employee since you entered the job market. This is an attitude that you’ve taken into your latest position. Unfortunately, your work ethic doesn’t seem to be appreciated by your current boss. In fact, you’re under the...
Sadly, many workers in New York still suffer sexual harassment in the workplace. Often, this is blatant. For instance, a co-worker or supervisor may touch a worker inappropriately or make rude comments on a repeated basis. However, sexual harassment comes in numerous...
It Is illegal to sexually harass someone in the workplace. This is very simple. Someone who is in a position of power cannot use that position to treat their employees unfairly. Co-workers also are not allowed to harass someone simply based on their gender or anything...
Many people find their religion extremely important to them, whether they have recently adopted their religion or were raised by a long lineage of religious believers. In many cases, holding a religious belief shouldn’t harm anyone in the workplace. Workplaces may...
You shouldn’t let anyone tell you that sexual harassment in the workplace is a thing of the past. Your boss may make unwanted comments about your appearance. They may touch you inappropriately. They may repeatedly text you during your time off, asking personal...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is an important form of workplace protection. Even the most dedicated and responsible employees could find themselves dealing with unexpected medical issues or tragedies in their families that require a leave of absence from...