As an employee, you spend much of your time and energy dedicated to your work and career. In return, you expect compensation but you also expect to be treated fairly, honestly and with respect. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination occurs all too often around the country and it acts a reminder of the difficulties many employees have […]
March 7th, 2014 | Tags: attorney, court, discrimination, employee, employer, employment, judge, labor, law, lawsuit, lawyer, new york, retaliation, suing, The Change Group, Union, workplace | Category: On-the-Job Issues, Post-Termination Issues, Termination Issues | Leave a comment
Although it may seem to be a primitive concept to many, that pregnant women deserve the same protections that other groups receive regarding employment laws, it is not the case. While there have been some small and local victories, a national victory has yet to be gained.
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February 7th, 2014 | Tags: attorney, boss, discrimination, employee, employer, Federal, job, judge, Laws, lawsuit, lawyer, Maternity Leave, new york city, New york state, Pregnancy, sue, Title VII, Work | Category: Post-Termination Issues, Termination Issues | Leave a comment
Mayor Bill de Blasio and incoming Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced that the New York City Council will look to expand the Earned Sick Time Act within the year.
According to the Mayor, the updated law would: (i) protect an additional 500,000 City employees, including those in the manufacturing sector, by expanding the paid leave […]
Ramon Alcantara, a former employee of Pebble Beach Co. for over 20 years, alleges he was fired as a result of age discrimination late in 2013. According to the complaint, Alcantara, who is over 55 years of age, injured his back while replacing a 50-pound pump motor at the beach and tennis club.
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January 24th, 2014 | Tags: age, attorney, court, employee, employer, fired, judge, law, lawsuit, lawyer, new york, quit, terminated | Category: Negotiation Issues, On-the-Job Issues, Post-Termination Issues, Termination Issues | Leave a comment
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