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 […]
Further Investigation of The Weinstein Company by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman
The Weinstein Company is facing further investigation by New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, who is currently determining whether […]
U.S. Justice Department Rules Discrimination Against LGBT Employees Is Legal under Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was intended to extend protections for minorities in the workplace and public accommodations. One […]
Manhattan Court of Appeals to Consider Expanding Title VII Protections to LGBT Workers
The attorneys general of three states have joined the fight against workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Vermont, […]
New Interpretation of Title VII Could Expand Protections for Workers
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently announced a ruling that may represent a shift in the […]
Negative Changes May Be Coming for Class Action Lawsuits in the U.S
A bill currently making its way through the U.S. Congress could change the legal landscape for plaintiffs in personal injury […]
Allegations of Sexual Harassment Stain Reputation of Sterling Jewelry
Sexual harassment is an issue that can severely affect the public image and the profitability of any company. One of […]
How to Navigate Minimum Wage Law in the State of New York
Changes enacted in the state of New York have already raised minimum wages for workers in our area and are […]
Why is Bagatelle In Hot Water That’s Not Intended for Cooking?
Amid allegations that people of color and those who did not meet certain standards of beauty were placed at undesirable […]
Should I resign from my position at work?
By resigning, you are doing a disservice to yourself and likely helping your employer avoid potential liability. While some employees […]
Risman & Risman, P.C. In The News: Law360 Article On New York’s New Stance on Paid Sick Leave
Jeffrey Risman, a partner of Risman & Risman, P.C., was quoted in a Law360 article on April 4, 2016, titled […]