Employment Law

Employees have a right to a safe workplace. One way to make a workplace safe for employees is by keeping out discrimination.  Discrimination is the unfair and unjust act of treating people as lesser than those around them. Discrimination can be done intentionally and...

Many employers will ask employees to give two weeks’ notice before they leave the business. They may even put in the company handbook that this is required, or they may mention it during an interview. They want that advance notice because it can help them find someone...

As an employer, you’re interested in using a dress code. However, you do understand that this may be somewhat contentious for your employees. Not all employees are in favor of being told what they have to wear to work. What you want to avoid, however, is accidentally...

If you receive a request from an employee wishing to take paid or unpaid leave for family or medical reasons, it is crucial to handle this request appropriately. Your actions (or inactions) could come back to haunt you in the form of a legal claim if your response is...

Most savvy job hunters know that their social media profiles are public, and prospective employers will screen them. Similarly, many hiring managers use the tool to identify red flags or confirm questions about an applicant. The reasons speak for themselves, as it...

Getting a new job can be the start of an exciting chapter in your career. However, if the employer wants you to sign an employment contract, proceed with caution. Specific clauses could create problems that compromise your career, future opportunities and rights. ...

Looking at recent data, disability claims are the most common reason for discrimination claims against US employers, costing companies $120 million in 2020. The Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA, became law in 1990 and, to this day, employers continue to...

There are some inherent risks that workers face in certain occupations. While it may not be feasible to eliminate the risks that come with these jobs completely, workers should still have protection against avoidable or unnecessarily dangerous conditions.  This...

Discriminatory policies may not be evident to those creating them until an unexpected scenario arises to challenge them. For instance, recently, a policy at United Airlines came under fire when a Buddhist pilot claimed it was discriminatory. A religious exemption...

Federal and state laws protect employees from sexual harassment. Unfortunately, this still occurs in many New York businesses. And you do not need to be the victim of harassment for it to affect you and your career. If you witness sexual harassment, you should know...