All employees have a legal right to partake in their work without suffering discrimination. For disabled people, this right is enshrined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Unfortunately, this message has yet to sink in for many co-workers and even...
Workplace Discrimination
Religious discrimination in the workplace
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Feb 8, 2022 | Workplace Discrimination
The United States was founded on many concepts. One of these is freedom of religion. When it comes to the workplace, there are specific laws that cover how employers must handle religious matters with employees. In a nutshell, employers are not allowed to discriminate...
3 ways to document your workplace discrimination
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Nov 5, 2021 | Workplace Discrimination
Workplace discrimination can be a traumatic experience. However, it is often a difficult process to try and explain to others. Often, coworkers may not notice any harassment you are facing. As a result, it is important to find ways of expressing your experience so...
Is someone gaslighting you about discrimination?
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Jul 8, 2021 | Workplace Discrimination
You know you’ve experienced discrimination in the workplace. When you bring it up, though, your boss tells you that what you’re reporting never happened. They could claim to have no memory of the event. They could ask you if you’re making it up. They may just claim...
How to know if you’re a victim of wage theft
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Feb 1, 2021 | Workplace Discrimination
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...
What is Workplace Discrimination and How Do You Report It?
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Oct 22, 2020 | Workplace Discrimination
Many employees have trouble figuring out what to do when they are a victim of or witness workplace discrimination. An employee might not even realize they are experiencing workplace discrimination. Workplace discrimination can cause physical, mental, and emotional...
U.S. Supreme Court issues landmark LGBTQ decision
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Aug 11, 2020 | Workplace Discrimination
New York law prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender identity or sexual orientation, but the majority of states in the country have no such laws. Up until last month, federal law prohibiting discrimination in employment based on gender was not...
WGAW looks at minority representation in TV and film
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Aug 11, 2020 | Workplace Discrimination
Women and people of color in New York who work in the entertainment industry may face some discrimination. According to a survey conducted by the Writers Guild of America West, women and people of color have made gains toward parity in film and TV writing, but there...
New state law is a step forward against wage discrimination
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Feb 28, 2020 | Workplace Discrimination
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires employers to pay workers the same, regardless of their gender. Even though this law has been in effect for years, many female employees still make only an average of 82% of what their male counterparts do. However, a new law could be...
How common is age discrimination?
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Dec 11, 2019 | Workplace Discrimination
Workers in New York benefit from two sets of laws. The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against workers who are 40 or older. State regulations, meanwhile, protect all adults – not just older...
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