Suffering an injury on the job can cause many setbacks. In some cases, the resulting injury could lead to a person's continual suffering and development of a disability. Whether a disability is temporary or permanent, employers commonly have an obligation to provide...
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Police lieutenant files age discrimination lawsuit
Getting older is part of life. Some people may experience physical issues or health issues as they age, but for many others, they can continue living their lives as they have for years, including maintaining their jobs. However, some older individuals may face age...
What are the standards for sexual harassment prevention policies?
At your business, you are probably doing everything you can to comply with the law, and you probably want to make sure it is a safe and comfortable place for all your employees to work. One way to meet both those goals is to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy...
Wage law violations result in back pay for affected workers
There are many times when New York workers may want to earn a bit more income in a given week. As a result, they may work some overtime hours in efforts to reach that goal. In other cases, overtime may be mandatory simply due to the amount of work that the employees...
Workplace discrimination: Woman fired due to pregnancy
Being treated unfairly for certain reasons can often fall into the category of discrimination. When it comes to workplace discrimination, protections are in place to help prevent workers from suffering from mistreatment. However, individuals still lose their jobs and...
Car wash workers’ fight for rightful compensation successful
Working hard is something that many New York residents take pride in. Of course, in addition to pride, it also provides individuals with wages that they can use to meet their needs. When employers do not properly pay their workers, individuals may find themselves...
University employee claims workplace discrimination after firing
Obtaining a desired work position can be challenging. Unfortunately, many individuals in New York and other areas can face even more challenges to reach this goal due to having to contend with workplace discrimination. In fact, discriminatory acts from the same...
How should a business respond to sexual harassment allegations?
Sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace are serious matters for all involved, including the business that it may have occurred at. Sometimes it can be difficult to know how a business should respond when an employee says he or she has been sexually...
Worker claims retaliation after boss attempts to thwart testimony
Some people find it difficult to stand up for what is right. This feeling is understandable as some individuals may face negative repercussions for trying to help others or take action along those lines. However, if a worker faces retaliation in the workplace for...
FedEx employees awarded compensation after facing retaliation
New York employees and those elsewhere have a reasonable expectation to work in an environment that is free from unnecessary safety risks. When workers notice safety concerns that may affect themselves or others, they should have the ability to report those concerns...
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