New York Finally Increasing Minimum Wage
New York is finally moving in line with other states to bring minimum wage levels closer to what is necessary […]
FDNY Making Headlines For All The Wrong Discriminatory Reasons
Just in time for the holiday season, when we expect most residents of New York to be generous, kind and […]
How is New York Protecting Unpaid Interns Against Discrimination
An unpaid intern position – the stepping stone to what ultimately could be your dream job. But before you even […]
Does Indefinite Leave Now Qualify as a Reasonable Accommodation
In a relatively surprising recent decision set down by New York’s Highest Court in Romanello v. Intesa Sanpaolo, S.p.A., (N.Y. […]
How is New York City Planning to Accommodate Pregnant Employees
Back in October of last year, we posted a blog concerning a Federal Bill, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which […]
Don’t Sign Your Severance Package Agreement!
You’ve just arrived at your desk at work and find an email on the computer directing you to immediately go […]
Paid Sick Leave to Come to Many New York City Employees
New York City’s legislature has finally come to its senses. New York City has now become the most populous city […]
When a Supervisor is No Longer a Supervisor
With another blow to employee rights, the Supreme Court recently issued a decision in Vance that will demonstrably hurt plaintiffs […]
How New York City Anti-Discrimination Laws Protect You (Part II)
As we all know, discrimination can occur in many different forms – yet when we think of sexual harassment, we […]
How New York City Anti-Discrimination Laws Protect You (Part I)
Since the New York City legislature amended the New York City Human Rights Law in 2005 with the passing of […]
Jeffrey Risman of Risman & Risman, P.C. Receives 2013 Clients’ Choice Award
When you choose to use a service or a product, it’s nice to know that you are getting the best. […]
New York City Offers New Protections for the Unemployed, Hooray!
June 11, 2013 is the date that New York City’s new law prohibiting discrimination in the hiring process of persons […]