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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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...
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program (PUA)
The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program (PUA) is a temporary federal program that provides up to 39 weeks of unemployment benefits for individuals impacted by the pandemic. This program provides benefits to those individuals who are not eligible for regular...
Recourse options for injured New York construction workers
A man lost his life in the recent collapse of a building under construction in the Bronx and two more were seriously injured. It was a grim reminder that the construction industry has recently become New York City's deadliest profession. But why?According to The New...
Do female restaurant workers face age discrimination?
You have worked in the same restaurant for years. Even though you are a reliable employee, you have started to notice that your supervisors are treating you negatively. They make critical remarks about your age, they favor younger female employees over you and they...
Possible wage change for tipped employees on the horizon
New York State is considering a wage change for tipped workers. The change would prohibit employers from paying tipped workers less than the minimum wage. If New York adopts the wage change it would be the eighth state to do so, joining Minnesota, Montana, Washington,...
New employment laws pass, protecting fast food workers in NY
Employers could easily take advantage of employees unaware of the laws protecting their rights if not careful. It is a sad reality, but only with knowledge and taking legal action when necessary can employees be protected from work-related exploitation. Recent laws...
How some employers use job titles to avoid paying overtime
Many people strive for upward mobility at work, and positions in management are often highly coveted. Many workers assume that a management role will come with more responsibility, more respect and, ideally, a bigger paycheck at the end of the week.However, this is...
