Harassment at work can cause you many problems. It puts your career and livelihood at risk and can affect your mental health. Workplace harassment often leads to depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. When you finally stand up for your rights as an...
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Tips for building your sexual harassment claim
You don’t deserve to be sexually harassed in the workplace. Yet, standing up to your employer and fighting for what’s right can be intimidating. Don’t let your fear of your employer prevent you from taking the legal action necessary to protect your rights. Instead,...
Employee wage protections and legal rights
When you get your paycheck, you may be happy to see what is in front of you. But if you see a number that is not representative of the time you’ve worked, it can feel like a letdown and like money was stolen from you. It is true, the changes in federal and state tax...
How do I know if I’m really a contractor in New Jersey?
In the intricate world of New Jersey employment law, discerning whether you are an independent contractor or an employee is pivotal. This distinction bears significant weight on your legal rights and the availability of benefits. Distinction between contractor and...
Mistakes to avoid in your workplace discrimination case
Building a successful workplace discrimination case requires thoroughness and commitment to the legal process. You need to gather strong evidence that illustrates the behavior to which you’ve been subjected and the harm that’s been caused to you as a result. But even...
New York fighting wage theft
It can be difficult to make ends meet in New York. This can be made even harder if workers are not paid the wages they are owed. Wage theft comes in many forms. It could involve an employer failing to pay the minimum wage, refusing to pay overtime or shortchanging...
Speak up without fear: Protection against employer retaliation
When caught in situations of sexual harassment or discrimination, employees are in a vulnerable position, having a lot to lose. This applies to both victims and witnesses. Hence, it is understandable that people hesitate to report these misconducts for fear of...
When speaking up against sexual harassment results in retaliation
For many survivors, enduring sexual harassment in the workplace is both traumatizing and frustrating. Coping with unwanted sexual advances is already incredibly difficult. Yet, those who muster the courage to report such behavior often find themselves unsupported by...
Why should you know your employee classification?
Understanding your employment classification is a fundamental aspect of your working life that affects far more than just your job title. It carries substantial implications for your career, finances and personal life. Knowing the distinction between an independent...
How is sexual harassment a form of workplace discrimination?
New York is a progressive state where people from all walks of life should have the same opportunities as everyone else without experiencing any form of discrimination. Discrimination is treating another person differently and unfairly because of their protected...