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There are several types of harassment that one may encounter in the workplace. Among the most pernicious is sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is defined as unfavorable treatment in the workplace based on the person's sex or gender. This type of behavior is...
When most people think of a sexual harassment lawsuit, they typically envision a female plaintiff who has been harassed by their employer or fellow colleagues. Although a vast majority of sexual harassment cases are filed by women, nearly 80 percent according to the...
As an employee, you may sometimes be asked to work longer than 40 hours in a week. As a result, you may wonder whether you are entitled to overtime for these extra hours. The answer to this question depends largely on whether you are considered exempt or nonexempt...
Over the past few years, a coalition of determined activists, labor unions, non-profits and lawyers have done an amazing job of bringing the issue of wage theft to the forefront. The trend is such that the New York Times notified its readers of a "a flood of recent...
The issue of whether certain workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors has jumped to the forefront in recent years, largely because of Uber - lawsuits have popped up around the country arguing that Uber drivers are actually regular...
Nearly everyone has likely had a bad day at work and may even have felt at some point as though they were being taken advantage of or deserve more compensation. To resolve these types of work-related issues, it’s often best to speak directly with one’s...
According to its website, New York City's Building's Department ensures for "the lawful use of over one million buildings and construction sites," throughout the city, "by enforcing compliance with city building codes and regulations." The integral role that the...
In the United States, labor unions have long been heralded for promoting workers’ rights and fighting for fair wages. However, the story of New York City's Local 28 Union of the Sheet Metal Workers proves that, even in unions that were founded to promote...
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, as of 2010, women age 16 and up made up 47 percent of the U.S. workforce. In addition to working part or full-time, a significant percentage of working women in the U.S. are also mothers or plan to one day become mothers. For...
Last May, The New York Times published an article which was aptly named "The Price of Nice Nails." In it, the sordid details of what life is like for the thousands of immigrants who work at New York City's roughly 2,000 nail salons were described. The workers are...