When a Criminal Case Costs Your Client Their Job: A Guide for New York and New Jersey Defense Counsel
Your client takes an ACD. The case is over. Six weeks later they call you again, and it isn’t a criminal problem. They got fired. Or an offer […]
You Asked for the Schedule Change. Three Weeks Later, Everything Changed.
You asked your manager if you could shift your hours on Tuesdays. Nothing dramatic. You had appointments; you’d make up the time; you’d been doing […]
Before You Turn Down That Job Because of Your Non-Compete
The call usually comes in one of two ways. Either an offer is on the table, and you’re afraid to take it, or the letter has already […]
You Were Rejected at 2:14 in the Morning. Nobody Was Awake.
The email came in overnight. Thank you for your interest. After careful consideration, we’ve decided to move forward with other […]
NY Employees, They’ve Been Keeping a File on You. In November, You Can Finally Read It.
You find out in the conference room. Someone from HR slides a folder across the table and starts reading. A […]
Your Promotion Was Approved. Then You Got Pregnant.
They told you the promotion was yours. Your manager called you into the office. The role was perfect. The raise […]
The “Cultural Fit” Excuse Is Code for Discrimination (And Courts Know It)
You were the most qualified candidate. You aced the interview. You had exactly the experience they were looking for. Then […]
What “Hostile Work Environment” Actually Means in NYC (And Why Your Boss Yelling Isn’t It)
A client called me last week. “My boss screamed at me in front of everyone. That’s a hostile work environment, […]
They’re Building a Case to Fire You: 7 Warning Signs Your Employer is Documenting You Out
You’re thinking: “I just need to prove I’m a good employee again.” Your manager is thinking: “How many write-ups do […]
Should You Go to HR? What Your Employment Lawyer Wishes You Knew First
You’ve been putting up with it for months. The comments from your manager. The way you get passed over for […]
They Asked If You’re Pregnant in the Interview – That’s Illegal
The interview was going well. You were nailing the technical questions, building rapport, and making them laugh. Then the hiring […]
They’re Forcing You Back to the Office to Make You Quit — That’s Constructive Discharge
Your company just announced a return-to-office. Full-time. Starting next month. No exceptions. You were hired as a remote employee. You […]