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Salary history questions are now illegal in NYC
Employers are now prohibited in NYC from prompting you, asking you, asking your prior employer, searching for publicly available information about your past salary history.
What comprises Wrongful Termination?
If you feel you are being wrongfully terminated or you are wrongfully discharged, or dismissed, people use that term "wrongful termination" all the time. The thing is, it's not really a thing. It's not a claim. It's not a cause of action - it's more of a term of art that comprises several different notions of illegal or unjust firings from your job.
US federal employees of color are working in a hostile work environment
According to at least one employment lawyer's opinion, roughly 300,000 African-American federal employees right now are suffering in a hostile work environment.
Too Old to Rock and Roll
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act [“ADEA”] is a federal law that prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion, or firing based on age decision [factors] if the employee in question is 40 or over.
The needs of the many...reasonable accommodation
The needs of the individual - you - with your condition, your bona fide disability under federal law and what the employer (the many) needs to do to 'reasonably accommodate,' to be flexible to your needs--that to the employer (the many)--is basically a pain in their butt, because it’s higher maintenance, more cost, but they have to do it under the law and that's the balance, that's the test of reasonable accommodation.
HR makes me anxious
If you filed a complaint with your company and the human resource department calls you down to discuss it, I know you are probably anxious about going, but you need to go, and you need to cooperate with their investigation.
Only 1 employee needed for sexual harassment in NY
If you are being sexually harassed in the workplace and you work for a tiny mom-and-pop employer with let's say 3 employees, what do you do?
#TakeAKnee - Can you be fired for your political opinions?
Yes, the short answer is you can be fired from your private sector job for your political opinions. There is no first amendment right, there is no free speech in your private sector workplace. That's to prevent the government from interfering with your ability to express yourself.
Can You Express Milk in Your Workplace?
If you are returning from maternity leave and you are breastfeeding your baby, you are definitely entitled to pump milk, to express milk in your workplace, and your employer must accommodate that need.
Is it sexual harassment if my boss stares at me all day?
Is it a legitimate RIF?
If you are being fired from your job and so-called reduction-in-force or RIF, the question is if its legitimate RIF.
Must Employers Meet the Reasonable Needs of Pregnant Employees?
Women Can’t Do Tech: The Big Sexist Lie That Won’t Ever Die
Women have played an instrumental role in computers and programming since Day 1. Learn how women have succeeded, despite being marginalized.
New York is Leading the Way on Gender Pay Equity
New York Paid Family Leave Program – What Are My Benefits?
Connecticut Breast Feeding Laws – Learn Your Rights
In the 3rd article in a series, Connecticut Women’s Rights Lawyer Jack Tuckner explains how Connecticut breastfeeding laws apply to working mothers.
New York Breast Feeding Laws – Learn Your Rights
In the 2nd article in a series, New York Women’s Rights Lawyer Jack Tuckner explains how New York breastfeeding laws apply to working mothers.
Do Women Have the Right to Pump Breast Milk at Work?
Can I Be Fired for my Political Opinions and Social Media Posts?
You have a first amendment right to free speech – what happens when you exercise it at work – can you be fired? The law may surprise you – read to learn your rights.