Monthly Archives: August 2022
New Law Ends Forced Arbitration For Sexual Harassment Claims At Work
Before February 2022, victims of sexual harassment in the workplace were generally bound to have their claim handled not by a court, where they could tell their story to a jury of their peers, but by an arbiter, who had much greater leeway to decide the case in favor of their alleged harassers. However,… Read More »
Joining A Class Action Lawsuit In New York
The average person may not be very familiar with class action lawsuits, and yet they can make a profound difference for many workers who may face discrimination on the job. In general, workers who become part of a ‘class’ have more bargaining power than those who try to take on their employer alone –… Read More »
Have I Been Retaliated Against?
As an employee, you have the right to file certain claims if you believe they are warranted – for example, discrimination complaints or ‘blowing the whistle’ on unethical behavior. However, some employers will not react well to your choosing to do so, and may engage in what is known as retaliation, to ‘punish’ you… Read More »
New York City Equal Pay Laws To Be Amended
In January 2022, New York City adopted an amendment to city law that requires future job postings by employers based in the city to include the minimum and maximum salary for the job in question. This will be required both for new hires, and for promotions or potential transfers. This bill establishes that it… Read More »
