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The birth of a little one is a joyous occasion. However, for some expectant mothers in the workplace, it can also be a time of stress. When companies give their employees a hard time for prenatal appointments or expressing breast milk for their newborn, it can create...
Disability discrimination is illegal under federal statutes. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helped enshrine key protections for people with disabling medical conditions. Employees should not have to worry about businesses considering their disabling medical...
Sexual harassment is something that many employees experience on the job. It is illegal, but it still happens. Examples of harassment include quid pro quo arrangements – exchanging sexual favors for a promotion, for instance – hostile work environments, exploitation...
Employers often want to control staffing costs. They may achieve that goal by keeping hourly wages low and minimizing how many staff hours they schedule. Unfortunately, some companies cross the line between attempts to minimize staffing expenses and outright wage...
Let’s be clear. If a person sexually harasses another, it’s on them. They should not be doing it and there is nothing they could say by way of explanation that makes it any less their fault. However, there are some things that can make it more likely to happen. One of...
Businesses across New York rely on mutual respect between employers and employees. The state of New York recognizes this and has implemented a host of laws that protect the rights of both workers and employers. Certain activities that employees engage in are...
The "Freelance Isn't Free" Act, initially passed in New York City in 2017, has been a significant step forward in protecting the rights of freelancers and independent contractors. The law mandates timely payment and written contracts for jobs over $800 and introduces...
There are many ways for employers to mistreat their workers and violate their rights. Failing to pay overtime wages is a common workplace issue. The legal obligation to pay at least 150% of a worker's standard hourly wage can quickly eat into company profits. While...
In some cases, a worker will develop a disability, perhaps through injury or illness. This will change their ability to do their job. They may have limitations that they did not have when they took that position. Employers may be tempted simply to fire the worker and...
When it comes to sexual harassment on the job, there is often a delay in reporting. Someone may come forward and say that they were being harassed a year ago, for example. In some cases, others will then come forward and say the same thing happened to them, but it was...