Older employees in White Plains, Westchester County and Orange County often feel the most pressure when companies reorganize or shift staff. Many of them worry about job security because the company may see them as more “dispensable” as opposed to their younger...
Workplace Discrimination
How to handle age discrimination in the workplace
SHRM reported in 2023 that 32% of employers use age as a basis to make hiring decisions. About one-third of all workers in the SHRM report said they experienced this type of discrimination. Yet only about 17% of Human Resource professionals have received reports on...
Steps to take when an employee makes a hostile work environment claim
A hostile work environment creates a liability issue for employers. Federal laws protect against a wide range of discriminatory, harassing and hostile actions in the workplace and provide protections for employees who report these instances. As an employer, you must...
An overview of quid pro quo versus hostile work environment
Employees should feel safe and respected in the workplace as they complete their duties. Unfortunately, some people may experience harassment at work that makes them feel uncomfortable and violated. Two types of sexual harassment that can occur in the workplace are...
3 tips to avoid discrimination during the hiring process
As your business grows, you want to hire the right candidate. While they seem simple enough, hiring comes with many challenges, including the potential for discrimination to appear. Even the accidental appearance of discrimination may land your company in hot water....
When you face discrimination at work
Employment discrimination can happen in any workplace. It can be overt or subtle and it can take many forms, such as gender bias, racial prejudice or ageism. The state of New York and federal laws protect employees against unequal treatment, harassment and toxic work...
Have you experienced workplace age discrimination?
If you are an employee who has endured mistreatment because of your age, you do not need to suffer in silence or be afraid of retaliation from your employer. Federal and state laws specifically forbid age discrimination. Learning the facts about discrimination based...
3 ways employers can avoid a discrimination claim
Discrimination is a world-wide issue, but according to Glassdoor in 2019, 61% of U.S. employees experienced discrimination in the workplace. Age was the most common trigger. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released a list of discrimination claims in 2018....
Basics employees should know about age discrimination
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects older employees from harassment and discrimination at work. The ADEA covers people over 40 years old. Discrimination still occurs when the victim and perpetrator are both of age. The law prohibits age...
Keep accent discrimination from becoming a problem
If you own a small business, you know how difficult growing an operation can be. After all, not only must you find the best workers for each position, but you must also come up with novel ways to keep customers happy. The last thing you want to deal with is a...
