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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.

What Are the Signs of Religious Discrimination?

People who belong to religious minority groups, including Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and others, are protected against discrimination by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. However, not all signs of religious discrimination are necessarily obvious, and you should be on the lookout in case you or your coworkers are discriminated against. Here are just some signs of religious discrimination that you should watch for in your workplace:

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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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    Steven was incredibly responsive in my situation, providing deep expertise around employment law and negotiation tactics. Even during the after effects of a snowstorm, he rushed me his book and took numerous calls. He was generous with his time, fair and direct with his guidance, but still allowed for situational understanding and getting to know me. Even though I did not need to retain his full service beyond a consultation, he still let me fully maximize the time he agreed to share and gave me the confidence I needed to handle the situation despite a very complicated SaaS tech situation. I was happy to share back with him that, even though the odds were very slim, his support did end up leading to a slight improvement in my case which is of course better than nothing.

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    Steven is simply phenomenal. From the moment I first tried to contact him through the consultation conclusion. I attempted reaching 5 other NYC-based employment attorneys and all others either didn't respond or had me bouncing between secretaries only to finally send me an intake form anyway. Steven not only responded immediately and in person, but was able to schedule me for a consultation the same day, which was critical given a deadline I had to meet. Our meeting took place punctually at the time scheduled, Steven helped me with my inquiry, explaining all the legal language and answering all my questions exhaustively. He was perfectly clear, thorough, respectful, honest, and patient. He generously sent me one of his bestselling books free of charge, and offered me a free 30 min follow-up consultation on account of our meeting not filling the hour (though it did run well over half hour and was the best price I could find anywhere to begin with). Simply outstanding. You will not easily find another attorney like this anywhere.
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    Steven is excellent. Helped me resolve an employment situation within a day. He was fast, punctual, honest, clear, respectful, kind, and patient with me. He answered my many questions and helped me carefully with the specifics. I felt very taken care of and confident in how I handled my work situation based off his advice which resulted in significantly more favorable terms than if I had done it on my own. I'd be more than happy to utilize his services again in the future. I appreciate the book as well, which I received right away despite being on the opposite coast - it's tremendous. I'm grateful to have been referred to him for what I needed. Thank you, Steven.
    Allie
    I’m incredibly grateful for Steven’s help during a very stressful employment situation. From the start, he was kind, knowledgeable, and reassuring, and he explained everything clearly so I always felt informed and supported. Steven identified the key legal issues quickly and helped resolve my matter in less than 24 hours, which was such a relief during an otherwise overwhelming time. I truly appreciated his honesty, responsiveness, and calm, steady guidance throughout the process. I would highly recommend Steven to anyone looking for thoughtful and effective employment law counsel.
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    Steven is very knowledgeable, direct and efficient. I really appreciated that he was very direct about my prospects from the first discussion and he never wasted my time. If you’re looking for a straight-shooter that will focus on resolution with efficiency I highly recommend him.
    Response from the owner:Alicia, your review is very much appreciated. Please feel free to get in contact if you have any other employment matters to resolve.

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