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...
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- Nov 20
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...
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- Nov 13
NLRB Issues Final Joint Employer Rule
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued its final rule on determining whether two or more entities might be given joint ...
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brian1019
- Nov 6
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...
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brian1019
- Oct 30
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...
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brian1019
- Oct 23
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...
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brian1019
- Oct 16
USDOL Steps Up Investigation of Starbucks for Unfair Labor Practices
A federal court has enforced a subpoena by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) against Starbucks as it seeks to investigate ...
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brian1019
- Oct 9
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...
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brian1019
- Oct 2
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...
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brian1019
- Sep 25
Marvel VFX Workers Form Union in Industry First
Visual effects (VFX) artists working for Marvel Studios have voted unanimously to form the first ever union including only VFX workers....
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brian1019
- Sep 18
NYC Outlaws Height and Weight Discrimination
Mayor Eric Adams has signed an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) that will make height and weight discrimination...
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brian1019
- Sep 12
Seven Common Types of Unsafe Working Conditions
Every employer has a legal responsibility to ensure the workplace is safe for their employees. However, some employers do not take this...
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brian1019
- Sep 5
Proposed DOL Rule Would Make 3 Million Eligible for Overtime
Under a new proposed rule by the United States Department of Labor, all employees making under $1,059 per week in the United States...
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brian1019
- Aug 28
Seven Common Reasons Employees Go on Strike
Employees have a legal right to strike against their employer over grievances with their workplace or their terms of employment. By ...
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brian1019
- Aug 21
EEOC Issues Proposed Rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued new proposed regulations to implement protections put into place by the Pregnant...
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brian1019
- Aug 14
OSHA Issues Alert Warning of Dangers of Extreme Heat
In the wake of an unprecedented heat wave, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an alert to employers to...
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brian1019
- Aug 7
Seven Ways You May Be Discriminated Against For Your Disability
Disability discrimination is a sadly common phenomenon that affects an estimated 61% of all disabled workers. This sort of behavior is...
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brian1019
- Jul 31
Seven Reasons Employers Engage in Age Discrimination
Age discrimination is a serious problem that results in many older workers being deprived of benefits, raises, or promotions they have ...
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brian1019
- Jul 24
SAG-AFTRA Votes to Strike Against Studios and Streaming Services
The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) voted to go on strike after failing to reach an...
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brian1019
- Jul 17
Seven Ways You May Experience Sexual Discrimination
Although Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has prohibited employment-based sexual discrimination across the United States for...
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