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...
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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...
The basics of overtime, time off, and the prevailing wage
Workers in the construction or production industries often put in long hours well beyond the traditional 40-hour workweek. It is essential that these employees are paid the overtime they are owed. The following is a brief overview of wage and hour laws in New York....
NJ firm’s officer charged with violation of state overtime laws
Employers use many different strategies to evade New Jersey’s overtime laws. The strategies range from threatened discharge to bribing employees. The state’s attorney general recently announced that the compensation manager with a large Bergen County construction...
Black manager sues Amazon for discrimination, sexual harassment
Racial discrimination and sexual harassment are interpersonal offenses that involve many different kinds of behavior. Many residents of New York and New Jersey frequently make accusations of racial discrimination and sexual harassment against their employers and...
Quid pro quo sexual harassment and how to prove it
Sexual harassment is far too common in American workplaces. This is despite the fact that national attention has been focused on the issue for the last several years. The ramifications of sexual harassment can be severe, too. In addition to the embarrassment and...