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As an employee, state and federal laws protect you from unfair treatment by your employer, including retaliation against you for taking certain protected actions. However, this does not always prevent the behavior from occurring. Here are five signs that you may be a...
Employees should feel safe and respected in the workplace as they complete their duties. Unfortunately, some people may experience harassment at work that makes them feel uncomfortable and violated. Two types of sexual harassment that can occur in the workplace are...
As your business grows, you want to hire the right candidate. While they seem simple enough, hiring comes with many challenges, including the potential for discrimination to appear. Even the accidental appearance of discrimination may land your company in hot water....
If you face unfair treatment at work because of your age, it might not be clear whether it qualifies as age discrimination. When your employer makes work-related decisions without considering your skills, qualifications, or performance, your unique situation could...
It can be difficult to get up and go to work every day knowing that you dislike your workplace. Many people have annoying coworkers or bosses who they feel are unfair. However, a hostile work environment generally goes above behavior that is irritating or inconvenient...
If you have experienced discrimination in the workplace, you may be feeling hopeless. You might wonder what your options are, or whether or not it is worth it. The reality is that there are different forms of discrimination, and knowing them can help you move forward....
Although New York State does not require small business owners to maintain employee handbooks, this convenient tool offers numerous benefits. In addition to spelling out employment terms, it conveys your company's obligations to its employees. However, your employee...
If you are running a business, you may be well aware that it can be a complex task. This can be particularly true when it comes to the hiring process, and properly managing your employees. While many business owners are aware of reasonable accommodation as a concept,...
Employers are within their rights to fire employees “at will.” However, there are also illegal reasons for terminating workers. If you believe you were fired illegally, your former employer could face liability. Wrongful termination An employer might fire an employee...
Employment discrimination can happen in any workplace. It can be overt or subtle and it can take many forms, such as gender bias, racial prejudice or ageism. The state of New York and federal laws protect employees against unequal treatment, harassment and toxic work...
