On November 21, 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed Bill A8092B (“the Lawful Absence Law”), into law. The law amended Section 215 of the New York Labor Law to reiterate and further clarify to employers that it is illegal to discharge, threaten, penalize, discriminate, or retaliate against employees for using absences that are […]
Even in today’s society, discrimination is a pervasive issue in the workplace. One of the most common forms of discrimination in employment is based on appearance. Discrimination based on appearance is when an employer takes action against an employee based on how they look. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of their rights and the steps […]
As an employee, you have a right to work in a safe environment that follows the law. Your employer has no right to ask or force you to break the law. Unfortunately, there are times when employers might try to pressure their employees to engage in illegal activities. When that happens, it’s important to know […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York Villalobos et. al v. M & MZ, Inc. d/b/a Villa Maria, and Maria Zaino, individually, and Josephina Silvia, individually, Index No.:23-cv-03386 On May 4th, 2023, Plaintiff Villalobos, on behalf of himself, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, by and […]
Discrimination in the workplace is a persistent issue. Unfortunately, it still affects many employees today. Most people have a general idea of what workplace discrimination is. However, there’s still a lot they probably didn’t know about discrimination in the workplace. Whether it’s based on race, gender, age, or other individual characteristics, employers must prevent and […]
Section 215 of the New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) creates a cause of action for employees who are discriminated or retaliating against for making a complaint regarding a reasonable and good faith belief that there is a violation of the NYLL. A good faith complaint regarding a violation of the NYLL can include, but is […]
March 31, 2023 was the second anniversary of New York State passing the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”), which legalized the recreational use of marijuana by adults and prohibited employers from conducting non-federally mandated drug testing employees for marijuana. The MRTA was impactful with game-changing rippling effects, so a recap is more than needed. […]
Discrimination in the workplace can be a traumatizing experience for employees. It can significantly affect their mental health and have serious repercussions on their career. But how do you prove discrimination in the workplace if you believe it occurred or you’ve been affected? Employers are expected to create a safe work environment where each employee […]
New York has some of the most comprehensive employment laws in the country. However, if you live outside of New York and work remotely, you may be wondering if those employment laws apply to you. What should you know about whether or not New York employment laws apply to out-of-state employees? There is no straightforward […]
Generally, to prove a claim for unlawful harassment under various statutes such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the New York State Humans Rights Law (“NYSHRL”), and the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”), there […]
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