Covert harassment in the workplace, a subtle form of mistreatment that often goes unnoticed, is a significant challenge for employees in New York. Unlike overt forms of harassment, which are blatant and easily identifiable, covert harassment involves indirect actions...
Employee Rights
What, exactly, is retaliation in the workplace?
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Feb 13, 2024 | Employee Rights
Unlawful retaliation in the workplace is a significant concern involving an employer's adverse actions against an employee for engaging in legally protected activities. Employers and employees should all know about protected classes and actions as a result....
Examples of employer retaliation
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Jan 17, 2024 | Employee Rights
Employer retaliation is when the employer takes action against an employee based on a report they filed or some other action that the employee took. For instance, maybe the employee has been discriminated against or sexually harassed on the job. They report that this...
Why worker misclassification is dangerous for workers
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Jan 17, 2024 | Employee Rights
Some workers in New York get a new job and quickly complete the onboarding process without realizing that there is something different this time. They have accepted jobs before, so they don't ask questions while filling out employment paperwork. It may only be when...
Can you quit without giving notice?
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Jan 17, 2024 | Employee Rights
If you want to quit your job, you may not want to provide any notice. Maybe you just had a sudden opportunity come up. Perhaps you’ve been frustrated with your job for a while and this was the last straw. Regardless of the reason, you want to just walk away and seek...
Reasons to stay put when facing workplace discrimination
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Dec 19, 2023 | Employee Rights
Facing workplace discrimination can be an emotionally taxing and challenging experience. You may want to quit your job out of sheer frustration and look for another more conducive work environment. However, resigning in the heat of the moment may not be a good move....
Height and weight are protected classes in New York City
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Dec 19, 2023 | Employee Rights
It's unlawful for an employer to treat an employee or job applicant unfavorably because of their identity attributes, including but not limited to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and national origin. Height and weight have been added to...
What basic information should be in my pay stub?
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Dec 4, 2023 | Employee Rights, Wage And Hour Claims
When receiving your paycheck from an employer, you also get a document called a pay stub. It should contain essential information about you, your earnings and deductions. As an employee, you might gloss over details in your paystub and go straight to your wage amount....
EEOC has begun enforcing the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Dec 4, 2023 | Employee Rights
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978 amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and prohibited discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. While the PDA has allowed many women to keep their jobs despite pregnancy and...
Why most cases of workplace sexual harassment go unreported
On Behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. | Oct 23, 2023 | Employee Rights
Unfortunately, some people are sexually harassed in the workplace - a place where they should feel safe to practice their skills. But only a few report their experience. Workplace sexual harassment remains underreported in the state and nationally. This guide...
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