Job skill and experience often come with age. An older worker often possesses insight into a specific job that a younger worker may have yet to master. Sadly, employers in different industries all across the state discriminate against older workers in many ways....
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Labor board overturns New York nurse’s wrongful termination
When retaliation is used as a basis for firing a worker, that worker may be able to hold their employer responsible. A recent case-in-point involving an operating room nurse in New York highlights such a real-life instance. The New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley...
Top excuses for sexual harassment in the workplace
If you’re facing sexual harassment in the workplace, it can be highly detrimental to your career and your mental and emotional state. It feels unfair that you have to deal with this type of hostile workplace environment, and you may decide to speak up and put an end...
Sexual harassment in the rising brewing industry
The past 20 years have been a fruitful time for anyone who loves beer. Gone are the days when the only selections available were mass-produced, national brands that just aren't very interesting. Today, states from New York to Oregon seems to be home to thriving...
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace: What you need to know
Most employees in every state, including New York state, are protected from workplace discrimination. While laws are in place to protect workers, employers still frequently discriminate against workers of every class. This includes pregnant employees. Understanding...
Is someone gaslighting you about discrimination?
You know you’ve experienced discrimination in the workplace. When you bring it up, though, your boss tells you that what you’re reporting never happened. They could claim to have no memory of the event. They could ask you if you’re making it up. They may just claim...
No pay increase for New York’s most valuable front line workers
Many workers in New York hoped for good news regarding a potential raise in the state’s latest budget, but the wage hike did not occur. It was a discomforting blow for many workers. Those in home health care would have benefited significantly from the increase. Many...
Is tip pooling legal in New York?
Tip pooling is the process of collecting all of the tips earned through the night, by all employees who were on the clock, and then splitting them up evenly. This is vastly different from the more common practice of letting employees keep the tips that were given...
Wrongful termination under New York law
In most states, the company that you work for has the legal right to terminate your employment when they choose. This means that you could lose your job with no warning and without even receiving an official reason for your termination. However, employers in the state...
Denied overtime pay in New York?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay non-exempt employees (hourly workers) overtime pay if an employee works more than 40 hours in a given week. This federal law requires employers to pay these employees an amount that is at least 1.5 times...
