Legal protections to protect LGBTQ+ workers from discrimination in the workplace have significantly evolved over the years, at both the state and federal levels. At present, LGBTQ+ employees are afforded federal protections against discrimination, thanks to landmark...
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How dress codes can be implemented correctly
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Feb 9, 2024 | Employment Law
Employers and employees sometimes run into friction regarding dress codes. An employer may want to implement a dress code so that they can create the right type of atmosphere at their business. Employees may feel that it is too restrictive, and they want to be allowed...
New York workers are protected from hair discrimination
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Jan 31, 2024 | Employment Law
Hair discrimination in employment has emerged as a significant issue in recent years. This type of discrimination involves biased treatment based on an individual's hair texture or style. It disproportionately affects people of color. In recent years, New York has...
What is a microaggression?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Jan 9, 2024 | Employment Law
Over the last few years, the term microaggression has been used more often. Many people have seen it in print or heard it discussed on the news, but they may not be entirely sure what it means or why it is so problematic. Simply put, a microaggression is something...
Could “garden leave” replace non-competes?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Dec 26, 2023 | Employment Law
Most of the time, when an employee gives their notice that they’re leaving a company, they’re either asked to work out that notice or shown the door right away. The former usually happens when the company needs them to help during a transition period, while the latter...
Firing a problem worker without facing an employment lawsuit
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Nov 27, 2023 | Employment Law
Workers usually try to put their best foot forward during interviews. They may exaggerate their experience or downplay the conflicts that may have occurred at their last place of employment. It is only after someone starts working at a company that management may...
Tips for investigating discrimination at your company
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Nov 16, 2023 | Employment Law
If one of your employees makes a discrimination complaint against a senior or a colleague, you should investigate the case to obtain adequate information, no matter how minor the issue may seem. But you should be careful when doing this to avoid potentially costly...
How will employers handle a ban on non-compete agreements?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Oct 26, 2023 | Employment Law
Businesses in New York have to compete with one another for a share of the market and also for the best possible talent. Even when a company hires a new executive or other professional, the risk is always there that another business will make a better offer and hire...
Can New York employers control workers’ grooming and clothing?
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Oct 13, 2023 | Employment Law
Perhaps you feel it important for workers to present a consistent, unified appearance to your customers. Implementing a dress code or grooming standards can help, but is that even legal these days? Under New York law, employers may develop and enforce dress and...
Signs of workplace retaliation and what you can do about it
On Behalf of The Tarantino Law Firm, LLP | Sep 22, 2023 | Employment Law
Employment laws can be quite complex and, at times, contradictory. This is especially true because New York, like other states, is an at-will employment state. This means that your employer can terminate your employment contract for whatever reason, provided that the...
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