How the NY HERO Act Protects Workers
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed into law a measure that affords workers an added level of protection against […]
Nurses Suspended for Refusing to Treat COVID-19 Patients Without Proper PPE
Source: Associated Press April 16, 2020 A nurse who led a protest in Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa
New York State Enacts Law Banning Discrimination Based on “Reproductive-Health” Decisions
Effective November 8, 2019, New York State passed a non-discrimination law addressing protections for employees and their reproductive and sexual
FAIR Act Passes the House but Faces a Steep Climb in the Senate
In mid-September 2019, lawmakers in the House of Representatives (“House”) passed the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR). This bill
Protection Against Retaliation for Accommodation Requests in New York City
The New York City Council passed Intro 799 this past June. This ordinance is awaiting the mayor’s signature, and it
Age Discrimination on the Rise in the U.S. Job Market
In an era of record-low unemployment, older workers are still facing discrimination in the workplace. Even in areas where employers
Parental Leave Policy Prompts Lawsuit, Settlement by JPMorgan Chase
On May 30, 2019, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reached an agreement in a class-action lawsuit regarding its parental leave policies.
New Proposal Limits Ability of Employees to Sue Franchise Companies
The U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) announced on April 1, 2019, that it plans to limit the ability of employees
New Regulations Prevent Discrimination Based on Hairstyle in New York City
According to an article published in The New York Times, New York City has announced its intention to take another
Real Help for Victims of Sexual Harassment
A story reported by the New York Times in January 2019 involving allegations of sexual abuse and assault is tragic
Developments in Treatment of Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
Discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace can take many forms. In some cases, women may be passed over for
Whistleblower Files Complaint Against Department of Energy for Retaliatory Firing
A Washington whistleblower is looking for a new job after he was fired for leaking photos of Secretary of Energy
