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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.

Apple Reaches $25m Settlement Over Immigration Discrimination

Apple Inc., the major computer and cell phone manufacturer, has reached a $25 million settlement with the United States Department of Justice over claims that it illegally engaged in immigration discrimination against its employees. According to the settlement, Apple violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by favoring foreign workers over U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or asylees. The settlement constitutes the largest settlement ever for immigration discrimination under the anti-discrimination clause of the INA.

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Employees Face Increased Issues Due to “Quiet Firing”

Some employers have been accused of increasingly engaging in tactics that have been referred to as “quiet firing.” This practice puts employees at risk of being effectively forced out of their jobs to prevent employers from needing to go through the process of firing employees. But what exactly is quiet firing, and why is it potentially illegal?

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Seven Ways You May Experience Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is a persistent problem that can affect any employee, regardless of gender, age, or sexuality. When it happens, it can make the workplace much more unpleasant, and may lead to both personal and professional consequences. Here are seven ways you may experience sexual harassment in the workplace:

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New York “Captive Audience” Ban Goes Into Effect

This past September, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that effectively bans so-called “captive audience” meetings from being conducted by employers. These meetings are often seen as an anti-union tactic intended to prevent employees from exercising their labor rights. Without this tool at their disposal, employers will need to resort to other means to curtail unionization at their workplaces.

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Employment Arbitration: Five Things You Need to Know

Many employers will use mandatory arbitration clauses in employment contracts to force their employees to settle certain legal matters in private arbitration. These clauses can have a significant impact on employees’ ability to assert their rights and pursue justice when they are affected by labor and employment law violations. Here are five things you need to know about employment arbitration:

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NY Law Restricts Employer Access to Personal Social Media

A New York law, recently signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, will make it more difficult for employers across the state to access the social media accounts of employees and job applicants. It also makes it illegal for employers to punish employees who refuse to share that information with them. This is intended to protect employees from abusive practices that might otherwise allow employers to monitor employees’ private or protected conduct.

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Seven Signs of Employment Retaliation You Should Watch For

Employment retaliation is when an employer takes action against an employee for reporting violations of labor or employment law, such as discrimination or harassment. Every employee is supposed to be legally protected against this behavior, but this does not stop dishonest employers from engaging in potentially illegal action against employees who report their misbehavior. Here are seven signs of employment retaliation you should watch out for:

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Governor Signs Law Making Wage Theft a Crime

On September 6, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that will make wage theft a crime under New York State law. Employers who intentionally deprive their employees of their hard-earned wages may now face a felony charge of criminal larceny. This is meant to curb the disturbing trend of wage theft, which has only become a greater problem over time.

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Protecting Yourself Against Wage Theft

Wage theft is one of the most serious financial issues facing workers across America today, and can cost victims thousands of dollars per year. In New York alone, it is estimated that wage theft costs workers approximately $3 billion per year in lost income. But what exactly is wage theft, and how can you protect yourself against it?

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NYC Outlaws Height and Weight Discrimination

Mayor Eric Adams has signed an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) that will make height and weight discrimination illegal within the city as of November 22, 2023. The issues of height and weight discrimination are often overlooked, but an increasingly prominent issue in employment law. This would address those concerns by making it illegal to discriminate against an employee based on their height or weight unless one of a handful of exceptions applies.

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