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New York State has implemented several important labor law changes, with many taking effect in late 2024 and early 2025. These updates impact wages, worker rights and leave policies. Below are some of the most important labor law changes. Minimum wage increase The...
In most scenarios where employees sue their employers, the issue relates to their employment arrangement. Workers may file wage and hour lawsuits over unpaid work. They might pursue discrimination or harassment lawsuits. However, qui tam lawsuits are different from...
Employees often need to take time off work to handle family matters. There are times when sick leave or vacation time may not be sufficient. In those cases, the worker may turn to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which allows eligible employees to take unpaid,...
If you were to look at the number of sexual harassment cases reported in particular workplaces, some would show no or very few reported incidents. You might take from this that a place with no reports or low numbers of reports will offer a safer environment than one...
In the United States, a standard work week is classified as working 40 hours during that week. There’s no requirement for what day the week starts on, but the start date of the company’s work week must remain consistent. Employees deserve to be paid what they’re due,...
There are many disabling medical conditions that can affect people's job performance. Some people have physical disabilities that make accessible spaces or assistive technology necessary. Others might have certain cognitive or mental health conditions, such as...
If you are unhappy about the dress code your employer is asking you to abide by and are wondering why they are not making everyone in your workforce dress like that, you might wonder if discrimination is at play. Yet, if you think about other businesses you use,...
Workplace discrimination can take a serious toll on your career and overall well-being. Being unfairly treated because of personal attributes beyond your control, like your race, gender, age or disability, can be frustrating, and you may feel powerless. Fortunately,...
It can take some time for someone to realize that what they’ve experienced at work is unlawful discrimination. It can take even longer to try to resolve that issue within a company only to be unsuccessful (or worse – to suffer retaliation for coming forward) and need...
If you experience sexual harassment in the workplace, it is important to keep any evidence you can. When you file a claim, be aware that the other party may simply deny your allegations. The evidence you have helps demonstrate what actually happened and prevents them...