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.
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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Starbucks, the major coffee house chain, has announced it would institute a new dress code for its employees, requiring them to all wear similar outfits underneath their iconic green aprons. However, the move has prompted a backlash from a labor union that is currently in negotiations with Starbucks, including over terms related to a potential dress code. The union has said that the move focuses on issues that impose additional requirements on employees while doing little to actually improve operations.
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Employees of Paramount Global and CBS Interactive have filed a lawsuit against their employers for allegedly violating the New York Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. Notably, some of the affected workers were located in other states, working remotely for their jobs. The question now lies before the court whether the state WARN Act applies to these remote workers.
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One issue that is more common than most people realize is the problem of employee misclassification. When a worker is accidentally or intentionally misclassified, it can have a significant impact on their legal protections, their compensation, and even potentially their tax liability. But what exactly is employee misclassification, and how can you tell if it has happened to you?
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While sex discrimination of all types is potentially problematic, pregnancy discrimination can be especially harmful to new or expecting mothers. That being said, it is not always easy to identify discrimination against pregnant people when it is happening, unless you can identify the potential signs. But what exactly is pregnancy discrimination, and how might it potentially impact you in your workplace?
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Age discrimination is a surprisingly common issue, harming many older workers who are competent and hard working employees. As a result, many older employees may face a hostile working environment or find their employment opportunities artificially stifled. But what exactly is age discrimination, and what can you do if you experience it yourself?
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In a recent ruling, E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, the US Supreme Court held that a “preponderance of the evidence” is the appropriate legal standard to determine if an employee is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is compared to the standard the respondent advanced, which is the much more stringent “clear and convincing evidence” standard. This means that it may be much harder for employees to prove they should be entitled to overtime pay. Continue reading “USSC Holds “Preponderance” Standard in FLSA Case”
If you work for a company and suddenly get laid off, there is a chance you may be given something known as a severance agreement. These agreements detail a number of important issues related to getting let go from your job, and can have a number of important legal and financial implications for you. But what exactly is a severance agreement, and why might it matter to you?
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A federal court in the Eastern District of Texas has struck down a recent Department of Labor (DOL) rule change that would have increased the income limit of people eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under the court’s ruling, the overtime rule itself is unconstitutional, not only invalidating this rule change, but also a previous income increase. The net result is that fewer people will now be eligible for overtime pay in their current positions.
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Religious discrimination is a serious issue that affects people of all faiths, resulting in significant personal and professional harm. However, not everyone recognizes the signs of religious discrimination when they happen, even when they cause serious problems for their victims. Here are seven potential signs of religious discrimination:
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