Women of color in New York remain a largely underrepresented group in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. In fact, they particularly face challenges in planetary science and astronomy due to race and gender. Fortunately, those in New York...
Month: July 2017
When does workplace disrespect become harassment?
Your supervisor at work may be a sexist jerk, but is he breaking the law? “The line between disrespect and harassment is very thin," said Matt Verdecchia, a senior trainer with Health Advocate’s EAP+Work/Life division, “We need to be more sensitive...
Sexual harassment suits may be filed against New York companies
A woman who used to work for a refinery of Shell Oil recently claimed that she was discriminated against due to her sex. She has filed a lawsuit against the company. Those in New York who face sexual discrimination or sex-based harassment have the right to take legal...
Job applicants may face race discrimination in New York
An African-American man in another state recently claimed that he did not get the city human resource director job for which he had applied, simply because of his race. He has therefore filed a discrimination claim against the city. If job applicants in New York are...
Time and Half? Knowing the overtime rules
Sam, a purchasing manager, worked late on Tuesday--well past his usual departure time of 4:30. When his wife called at 8 o'clock, he finally called it a night and went home. The next day, Sam again worked late and by the end of the week he had put in a ten extra...
New York employees may face sexual harassment, discrimination
Female employees at the electric automaker Tesla recently recounted situations where they were sexually harassed. The employees also alleged that male managers mistreated them. Employees in New York and elsewhere who experience sexual harassment or discrimination in...
