Understanding how much an individual should be paid and the methodology for determining that amount should be straightforward for everyone, but this is unfortunately not always the case. Wage disputes regarding overtime are not uncommon when employers fail to act...
Month: September 2017
7 steps for mitigating employee lawsuits
While it may be impossible to completely prevent lawsuits, there are steps you can take to mitigate the chances of employee litigation. It is in your best interest to have an attorney help you with each of these steps to ensure they are completed efficiently and...
Gender discrimination can occur at tech companies in New York
Three women who used to work at Google have claimed that they were mistreated on the basis of their gender. For instance, the women allegedly received systematically less pay compared with their male colleagues, which is illegal in New York and other states. The women...
Frequently asked questions about overtime laws in NY
There is often confusion surrounding overtime laws in New York. And recent changes to the wage law leave many wondering about overtime eligibility. Money is one of life’s biggest stressors which makes overtime a highly sensitive subject for most people. Your...
Federal workplace discrimination lawsuit may be filed in New York
Two police officers at a community college recently claimed that the college discriminated against them. They have therefore decided to file a federal suit against the institution, claiming race, gender and age discrimination. Their complaint was filed on a Tuesday...
Police officers many face race discrimination in New York
A police officer at a well-known university in another state recently asserted that he was discriminated against due to being a Caucasian man. He has filed a race discrimination lawsuit against the university. Race discrimination is illegal, and any employer in New...
