Striving for Equal Pay for Women
The Equal Pay Act (EPA) requires that men and women employed at the same workplace be paid equally for equal […]
Age Discrimination in Employment Act at risk, but there is hope
The New York Times recently featured an article focused on the attempts of three senators, one republican and two democrat, […]
New Form of Employment Discrimination in New York City
New York City residents are well aware of the current state of the national and local economy, and the difficulty […]
Disparate Impact and the New York City Fire Department
Recently, New York City was ordered to pay as much as $128 million in back wages to minority candidates who […]
Pregnancy Discrimination vs. Reasonable Accommodation
Dina Bakst, in her Jan. 31 Op-Ed article, “Pregnant, and Pushed Out of a Job,” disappointingly did not distinguish between […]
How Often Does Sexual Harassment Occur in the Workplace
Approximately 15,000 sexual harassment cases are brought to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) each year. Remember, many more actions […]
New York City Human Rights Law vs. Americans with Disabilities Act
New York City’s citizens typically have an extremely liberal and tolerant attitude toward people of various backgrounds, religions, and sexual […]
Can Undocumented Workers Pursue Claims for Future and Lost Wages
Undocumented workers and their families often refrain from coming forward with claims of personal injury and/or wrongful death for fear […]