According to an announcement by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an Amtrak employee who was terminated after voicing concerns regarding railroad safety has been reinstated. He has also been financially compensated for $892,551. The man was allegedly...
New York residents may be interested in learning that on Jan. 17, the Secret Service agreed to settle a claim for $24 million. In the claim, more than 100 black Secret Service agents stated that their superiors cultivated racism. The case occurred nearly two decades...
New York companies and their employees will be able to provide feedback regarding a proposed enforcement guidance that addresses illegal workplace harassment under the federal anti-discrimination laws. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's guidance refers...
New York workers who make minimum wage may be interested to learn that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen to nominate Andy Puzder for labor secretary. Puzner, the CEO of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has a history of violating minimum wage laws. According to a 2014...
New York employees may be interested in learning that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released a guide on national origin discrimination. This document can help employees and employers understand what national origin discrimination is and what can be done...
Many New York employees face workplace discrimination due to their employment status, gender or family responsibilities. If they are being discriminated against for any reason, it can have an effect on their productivity and their ability to provide for themselves and...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a real problem for many New York employees. When a person is harassed at work by a colleague, they often have several options for reporting the incident and can be protected from reprisal by the employee or employer. This...
A new rule will go into effect on Jan. 18, 2017. Issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, it concerns the enforcement of the Immigration and Nationality Act's anti-discrimination provisions. It is important for New York employers and employees to understand its...
