The Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon famously went searching for the Fountain of Youth. He didn't find it. But the mainstream of modern America, with ... Read More
Protections against age discrimination, part 1: federal law
There are many sayings and adages about aging. They range in tone from the silly to the inspiring. Unfortunately, there is only one Billy Crystal and ... Read More
Paid or unpaid, interns are worthy of workplace protections
It's been about 15 years now since President Clinton's affair with a White House intern nearly forced him from office. Much has of course changed in ... Read More
By the numbers, by the book: New York’s teacher discipline law
The names by which laws become known to the public can be somewhat unpredictable. Sometimes there are multiple names for a law. A current example is ... Read More
Fire department racial bias settlement, part 1: back pay
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has been under close scrutiny in recent years for its overly aggressive stop-and-frisk policing. A federal ... Read More
Caregiving and job protections, part 1: FMLA-covered employers
Striking the right balance between home and work is difficult for many people. For independent contractors, consultants and others who work for ... Read More