New York Employment Lawyer, Steven Sack, discusses labor issues and employment law in New York and how to resolve legal issues in the workplace. Steven Sack,”the employee’s lawyer”, is also the author of The Employee Rights Handbook.
For many people, working as an independent contractor can be highly beneficial, but it comes with tradeoffs compared to a more traditional employment relationship. Understanding your rights can help you make the most out of your working relationship with your employer. Here are five important things you should know about your rights as an independent contractor:
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Under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), along with other similar legislation at the state and federal level, disabled workers are afforded certain legal protections. These are meant to help you if you face problems at work due to having a physical or psychological disability. Here are some of the most essential rights you should know as a disabled worker:
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Not everyone gets advance warning that they are going to lose their job, but in some circumstances you may be able to see it coming. If that happens, taking steps to prepare for being laid off can help you get the best possible outcome for a bad situation. Here are some of the ways you can prepare yourself in the event that you may be laid off:
Wage theft is a shockingly common problem, costing employees billions of dollars every year across the United States. Sadly, lost wages are just the start of the problems for employees, who may find themselves struggling with legal and financial problems as a direct or indirect result of this type of malfeasance. But what exactly is wage theft, and how does it harm employees?
A new law is set to go into effect in New York State on April 18, which will prohibit employers from using credit checks when making employment decisions except in limited circumstances. The law is meant to protect employees from being discriminated against due to their financial circumstances. As a result, many workers will now have an easier time getting a new job or a promotion, due to the elimination of this hurdle.
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According to a study by Lex Machina, federal employment litigation has reached the highest levels they have been in seven years, since before the COVID-19 pandemic. This dramatic increase in litigation has been attributed to an increase in both discrimination cases and disability accommodation cases, which have risen dramatically since 2018. This shift is attributed partly to an increase of COVID-related disability claims, as well as other shifts in the law that have made it easier to sue for employment discrimination.
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Religious discrimination in the workplace is, unfortunately, a far more common issue than most people realize. Not only can it have a serious impact on a person’s ability to work, but it can also have consequences that reverberate into a victim’s personal life. But what is religious discrimination, and how can you deal with it if you experience it in the workplace?
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If you have a formal employment contract and get fired, or you lose your job as part of mass layoffs, you may be offered a severance agreement. Understanding the terms in this agreement can make a major difference in how things go after you lose your job. Here are seven essential terms you should look for in your severance agreement:
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Steven Sack, The Employee’s Lawyer™, recently spoke in an interview with Retail Dive about the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) dropping its ban on noncompete agreements in employment contracts. The discussion came as part of a larger discussion about a high level employee who was blocked from obtaining a position at a rival company, due to a noncompete clause in her contract. The case highlights just how restrictive these provisions can be, even to people with high value positions at major companies.
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If you have been let go from a job, there is a chance you may have been offered a severance agreement. While many people will take these agreements without complaint, the fact of the matter is that you can negotiate them just like you would any other contract. But how exactly can you negotiate a severance agreement, and how can you get the most out of it?
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