Ideally, all workers would be able to perform their job duties in peace, without being harassed, teased, or called names by their colleagues and ... Read More
What is GINA?
Many people undergo genetic testing in order to find new therapies and cures for certain diseases that they may have. While this testing can help ... Read More
Minimum Wage Employers Must Pay in New York
While employers may feel like they should control how much they pay workers, there are state laws that regulate this. These laws are in place to ... Read More
Illegal Reasons to Fire Someone
New York is an at-will state when it comes to employment, like 48 other states (Montana is the only exception). What this means is that if you are an ... Read More
Can You be Fired for Whistleblowing?
Many employees are scared to report issues in the workplace, such as discrimination, harassment, wage and hour disputes, and safety violations. Why? ... Read More
New York State Adopts New Laws to Combat Discrimination and Harassment
In an effort to reduce discrimination and harassment in workplaces across New York State, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently passed several bills. Some ... Read More