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...
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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...
Workplace age discrimination with harassment
Workplace discrimination and harassment, which are both illegal in New York, can go hand in hand. An employer willing to engage in one is likely to engage in the other. When considering age-based discrimination, it’s important to look for signs of related harassment,...
How to know if you’re a victim of wage theft
According to federal law, employers in New York must pay you for every hour that you've worked. If your employer shorts you by any amount, whether it's one hour or an entire shift, you might be able to file a claim. It's important to keep track of your hours so you'll...
Can harassment come from discrimination?
Can harassment come from discrimination? In the state of New York, the law forbids discriminating against anyone based on a protected factor like their age, gender, race, religion or country of origin. In some cases, discrimination takes the form of blatantly illegal...
Actionable workplace harassment
Far too often, New York employees receive harassment at work. Sometimes, harassment can be legally-actionable and entitle a worker to lost wages and damages. However, individuals need to keep some considerations in mind when evaluating if they can pursue claims for...
What happens after a retaliatory termination?
Being fired could be a humiliating experience. The situation might even be an infuriating one when the dismissal is wrongful. “Wrongful termination” doesn’t refer to disagreements that poor performance deserved a second chance; the New York legislature wouldn’t likely...
What employer retaliation looks like
New York law generally prohibits employers from demoting, terminating or taking other adverse actions against employees who engage in protected activities. The following is a look at some other examples of employer retaliation and how you may be able to demonstrate...
UPDATED – Coronavirus and Your Workplace Rights
As schools alternate between in-person, virtual and hybrid models, parents are increasingly facing caregiving challenges. Regardless of whether your child is attending school in person, continuing virtual instruction, or a combination, you may have questions about...
