Archive for September 26, 2017

When terminated, the first reaction of most employees is shock. Unless the reason was obvious and building up for a while, most terminations are a surprise. Many employees will automatically assume it was a “wrongful termination” without realizing that that legal term applies only to a limited class of cases.

Here is an overview of wrongful termination and why you need to speak to an attorney with experience in this area of the law in the event that you are terminated

The Americans with Disabilities Act (or “ADA”) and the Rehabilitation Act guarantee that individuals with a disability are treated fairly by employers. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 covers federal employees, and the ADA covers everyone else. Provisions of the two laws are very similar.

Unfortunately, despite these laws, disability discrimination still occurs. Here’s what you should know about disability discrimination and how to get help if an employer has discriminated against you due to a known or perceived disability.

Disability Discrimination Defined

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There appears to be a new era of sex discrimination in the workplace. There is an increase of incident reporting and this is especially apparent in the technology industry where women’s struggles are well-known.  The legal system, or confidential legal settlement discussions, offer the best option for women facing discrimination. Here is how women can take sexism and discrimination to court in New York.

Recent Incidents

Awareness of the struggles women face in the technology industry increased when news broke about the

In New York, most workers who earn minimum wage are currently making $9.70 per hour. There are exceptions, such as a $10.75 per hour minimum wage for workers who earn tips, and an $11 per hour minimum wage for non-tipped employees of large employers in New York City. However, beginning in December 2017 and through December of 2020, New York minimum wage laws are changing.

Increases Mandated by Law

New York’s minimum wage laws were increased by the 2016-2017 budget signed into