As an HR professional or executive at a New York company, you may have put a lot of work into creating your employee handbook. It likely communicates important policies, discloses legal information, encourages a fair and professional workplace and more. However,...
Month: June 2019
EEOC files lawsuit for woman after sexual harassment, retaliation
Being mistreated at work can cause a number of professional and personal problems. New York residents may feel uncomfortable going into their places of employment and may even develop anxiety, depression or other serious issues due to the harassing actions they face....
Understanding age discrimination
As more and more Baby-Boomers get closer to retirement age, the issue of age discrimination in the workplace becomes more prominent. Elder Americans have a right to work for as long as they are able and willing to do so and should not be punished or limited for it. If...
Class action lawsuit involves workers affected by wage theft
New York residents have various goals that they hope their jobs will help them achieve. Some may want to reach certain positions during their careers or have other long-term goals, and others may simply want to earn enough income to care for their families....
Retaliation could happen after protected activity participation
Some New York residents may feel as if their bosses do not like them. Though this feeling may be uncomfortable, it does not necessarily mean that anything illegal is taking place. However, if workers feel that they are the victims of retaliation, they may be facing an...
Judge rules in favor of woman in pregnancy discrimination case
It may seem outdated to some to think that women do not belong in the workforce. However, many women continue to face employment discrimination in New York and across the country in various forms. In particular, pregnancy discrimination continues to be an issue that...
