Because every company has its own way of dealing with employee concerns, there may be unique concerns that arise. Although these companies may have their own way of doing things as far as human resources go, every company still has specific local and federal...
Month: February 2016
City employee files discrimination lawsuit
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Feb 25, 2016 | Workplace Discrimination
It's no easy task to take on a company when you have been continuously dealing with discrimination. The same can be said about a city government. Many people fear speaking up about unfair and illegal treatment because they fear losing their job or getting reprimanded....
Speaking up can help protect employee rights
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Feb 19, 2016 | Employee Rights
If you go through the various pages on our law firm's site, you will see that there are numerous types of employment law concerns that may come up. Some employees end up having to deal with harassment, while others are hit with wage and overtime pay issues. Other...
What are those large regulation posters in my workplace?
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Feb 12, 2016 | Employee Rights
If you have worked for any company, whether big or small, you have likely seen a number of posters detailing various employment regulations on the wall of the break room or somewhere else in the building. These posters are mandated by the state and federal government...
What is the minimum wage in New York state?
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Feb 10, 2016 | Wage And Hour Claims
Wage and hour laws can be tricky for employees to understand. While it may seem like someone is being paid fairly, as was the case with the cheerleaders we discussed in a previous case, that may not always be true.Starting in 2013, there was a series of annual changes...
New York Jets reach settlement with cheerleaders over wages
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Feb 6, 2016 | Wage And Hour Claims
As we discussed in our last post, many individuals dream of getting to work in a glamorous field such as the film industry or the music industry. While the lifestyle seems amazing and something to envy, many may not realize the true situation that some of these...
Production assistants undergo harsh work conditions, lawsuit says
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Feb 5, 2016 | Employee Rights
When someone tries to get their foot in the door in the movie industry, it can be a rough start. The jobs available often involve long hours and very little pay. While this may be worth it for those who want to work in the industry, it’s also important to...
The relationship between arbitration agreements & sex harassment
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Feb 1, 2016 | Sexual Harassment At Work
Most people think of sexual harassment and gender discrimination as two separate, unrelated offenses. For some purposes, they are separate. But in most workplaces, Sexual harassment includes gender discrimination and vice versa. An office culture that condones either...
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