Religious discrimination is relatively common even if people don't discuss it as much as other forms of discrimination. Small businesses and companies with uniform internal cultures can create abusive environments for those from different backgrounds. Religious...
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Tactics some employers use to hide overtime
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Sep 19, 2024 | Wage And Hour Claims
The cost of living is pretty high right now, and every dollar counts. That means a lot of people are willing to work overtime for a little extra money in their paychecks when they have the opportunity. Unfortunately, they don’t always receive what they are due. While...
Have you faced an unfair layoff?
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Aug 26, 2024 | Wrongful Termination
Facing a layoff can be devastating, whether you go through it alone or with colleagues. And this can worsen when the decision is made unfairly. Layoffs can be legal. However, at times, they mask wrongful termination. Here is what to know about layoffs: Legal reasons...
How to handle online workplace harassment
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Aug 12, 2024 | Workplace Discrimination
If you work online, then you may be an easier target of workplace harassment. Workplace harassment can follow you around the clock when you work online. If you are a victim of online workplace harassment, here are a few ways to handle the situation: Limit who can...
Forced Labor: What is it and who is affected?
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Jul 24, 2024 | Employee Rights
Forced labor is a federal crime and occurs when individuals are compelled against their will to provide work or service using force, fraud or coercion. This crime happens both in the United States and overseas. Victims may have trouble seeking help due to language...
3 questions to ask before you sign a severance agreement
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Jul 16, 2024 | Employee Rights
When you’re faced with a layoff or a sudden termination, you may initially feel lucky that you’re being offered a severance package to give you a cushion until you find your next landing spot. Before you sign off on an agreement, however, you need to hit the “pause...
Sexual orientation discrimination is forbidden in most NY businesses
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Jul 8, 2024 | Workplace Discrimination
Employees in New York has very specific protections that are built into state law. These rights exist on top of federal protections. One area of state employment law that’s going through a lot of changes involves the protections against discrimination based on sexual...
2 ways employers steal wages
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Jul 1, 2024 | Wage And Hour Claims
Your wages are how you pay bills, buy food and provide for your family. When your paycheck is short because your employer did not pay you the full amount, then you could face severe financial difficulties. You may be a victim of wage theft if your employer is...
3 signs of retaliation in the workplace
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Jun 17, 2024 | Employee Rights
Maybe you complained about subpar and unsafe working conditions and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) got involved – or maybe you simply rejected your supervisor’s unwanted advances. Whatever happened, you were well within your rights – but the...
New York overtime pay requirements
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | May 23, 2024 | Wage And Hour Claims
Hardworking employees deserve to be paid all the wages they’re due. For some, this includes being paid for working more hours than what’s customary in a single work week. That pay is deemed overtime and is paid at a rate of 1.5 times the employee’s normal pay rate....
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