Sometimes the daily grind at work becomes even more unbearable if you are subjected to discrimination or harassment. Many employers have policies in place to prevent such acts from occurring. However, some employees choose to ignore such policies and place other...
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What are the different types of sexual harassment?
There are generally two types of sexual harassment that workers should watch out for. They should also know that they are protected from sexual harassment and have the right to a safe workplace where they do not have to worry about sexual harassment. Hostile work...
How are independent contractors defined?
The way workers are classified impacts the protections they receive. Classification, and misclassification, can also have tax implications. Workers should know how independent contractors are classified and how an independent contractor relationship is formed so they...
Sexual harassment plagues the restaurant industry
There’s no doubt that sexual harassment continues to pervade every profession in America. Yet, some industries see it more often than others. Restaurant workers, for example, know the realities of sexual harassment all too well. The extent of sexual harassment in the...
How does racial discrimination differ from color discrimination?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination in the workplace based on several protected categories, including race and color. Employees in New Jersey and New York City may be confused about the difference between racial...
Can NDAs be useful in the settlement of sexual harassment claims?
Sexual harassment in professional offices is, unfortunately, a reality for many. When a person is the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, they may work out a settlement with their employer. Included as part of that settlement may be a nondisclosure agreement...
Amazon hit with five more discrimination lawsuits
Amazon is no stranger to claims that it has discriminated against employees based on race, age and gender and then attempted to sweep the allegations under the rug. However, the number of claims against Amazon appears to be increasing as more employees gain the...
The basics of New York overtime laws
Overtime laws are important to protect workers and ensure they receive the wages they have earned. Overtime protections apply to non-exempt workers once they have worked over 40 hours in a work week. To keep themselves protected, workers in New York should be familiar...
What does hostile work environment sexual harassment refer to?
This blog has discussed quid pro quo sexual harassment, which is prohibited in the workplace, but there is another type of sexual harassment which is also prohibited in the workplace referred to as hostile workplace sexual harassment. It is also important for workers...
Understanding worker classification
Over the last year, many workers have taken on additional jobs or changed careers. It’s important for workers who are independent contractors and employees to be classified correctly. The Department of Labor (DOL) provides general information about employment...