Employee Rights

For most people, family comes first. Unfortunately, when someone is sick or has other needs that require you to take time off work, it can be challenging. You may wonder if you can afford to take considerable time off work to take care of your family, particularly if...

When you’re working for or with another person or company, you need to know how you’re classified. The type of worker you are has an impact on the benefits you may or may not receive as well as your taxes and worker protections. There are two main classifications for...

There was a time when workplace harassment was limited to in-person interactions. However, amid 21-Century advancements – and COVID – that time is long gone. Over the past two decades, technology has brought a number of benefits to business entities and employees, but...

You have seen the writing on the wall. Your job is about to be outsourced and you will soon join the ranks of the unemployed. But while that might be inevitable, you may still have some power. You might be able to walk away with a severance agreement or package that...

The transition from one job to another can be difficult, especially if there is a gap in employment or paydays. And, the more skilled a position, the longer it can take for someone to find and move into a similar role at another company. Certain employees, such as...

Pushing for an appropriate severance package could be a major part of your employment contract negotiations. You know you will need time to secure another job in the same industry or with a similar title, and you will need income for that transitional period.  You may...

Retaliation happens when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for engaging in a protected activity. Under the law, employees are protected from any type of retaliation by their employer for the following: Resisting harassment and/ or sexual advances...

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...

The coronavirus outbreak is having a dramatic effect on work throughout the country, and in particular, here in New York. Kessler Matura wants to make sure you are aware of your employment rights. We have prepared a fact sheet explaining how federal, state, and local...

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...