Child labor laws in New York are essential in safeguarding the rights and welfare of young individuals in the workforce. These regulations establish guidelines and restrictions to prevent exploitation and promote safe working environments. Minimum age for employment...
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Misclassified construction workers may lose out on wages, benefits
If you work in construction, you may have signed an independent contractor agreement with your employer. Unfortunately, construction companies sometimes misclassify workers as independent contractors to avoid paying a fair wage and get out of providing employee...
Why is sexual harassment so pervasive in restaurants?
Some work environments see more sexual harassment claims than others. If you make your living working in a New York restaurant, you may expose yourself to this type of behavior. Research shows that sexual harassment is a serious problem in U.S. restaurants and that...
3 tell-tale signs your employer is retaliating against you
In New York, you have a right to go to work without worrying about facing sexual harassment or illegal workplace discrimination. You also generally have a right to complain when your manager or coworkers engage in impermissible conduct. How your employer responds to...
How common is gender discrimination in the workplace?
Gender discrimination in the workplace is unfair treatment of an individual based on gender. Over 40% of women reported that they have faced gender discrimination in the workplace compared to 20% of men. Examples of workplace discrimination based on gender may...
When sexual harassment makes you quit, you may have been fired
Federal and New York courts have long recognized a doctrine of what's called "constructive termination." In cases of constructive termination, an employee quits. But the law considers the employee to have been fired. Why quitting can be firing In these instances, the...
Wrongful termination is unlawful. But managers often get away with it.
New York is an "at-will" state when it comes to employment. That means an employer can fire you for nearly any reason -- as long as the reason doesn't violate anti-discrimination laws on the city, state or federal levels. But if you ask around, many people will tell...
Sexual harassment in the halls of power: New York staffers speak out
It's disturbing, to say the least, any time sexual harassment happens at work or anywhere else. But it's especially pernicious when bosses and other people in positions of power try to wield their power in a sexual way. Do they think they're being subtle? Powerful and...
What is quid pro quo harassment? How can employees protect their rights?
In the past few years, there has been a rise in the number of people coming forward about being sexually harassed at work. Many outspoken victims have been in the entertainment and media industries. However, sexual harassment at work can happen in any industry,...
What does sexual harassment in the workplace look like?
In recent months, sexual harassment in the workplace has been at the forefront of national news. Between allegations of misconduct against celebrities and political figures and the growing #MeToo movement, it seems as though a news story comes out every day about an...