Retaliation

It is important for employees to be able to take time away from work to address personal or family health issues without risking employment. The Family Medical Leave Act safeguards these employee rights at the federal level. Moreover, New York has additional...

It can be difficult to feel singled out in any type of situation, especially if the attention that results is negative. Some workers may find themselves singled out by employers or managers as an act of retaliation for filing a complaint. In some cases,...

Being treated unfairly on the job can be irksome to any New York worker. In some cases, the treatment may be annoying but not actually illegal. However, if the mistreatment results after a worker has filed a complaint or participated in an investigation into...

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....

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...

Workers in New York should be able to speak out against workplace wrongdoings without fearing repercussions. Unfortunately, retaliation for such actions is still an ongoing issue that workers across many industries still deal with. Two Google employees recently spoke...

These days, it is common for people to hold jobs in the tech industry. New York residents and those around the country may work for internet startups, big-name online businesses or companies that provide some type of technological product or service....

Sexual harassment can affect numerous individuals at a place of employment. Even if a person was not a victim of harassment him or herself, standing behind the victims and offering support could result in retaliation for another person. When this happens, individuals...

Many workers face instances at work where they feel that they or others are being unfairly treated or that someone else's actions are causing difficulties in the workplace. As a result, workers may complain to their superiors about the actions in hopes of reaching a...