Understanding your rights is key to avoiding a hostile work environment. One way that an employer may foster a hostile work environment is by harboring employees or other entities that engage in harassment. Harassment is a form of discrimination that violates the...

Workplace harassment creates an uncomfortable, often hostile working environment for employees. The effects of harassment are far-reaching, and even those who are not subject to the unlawful behaviors may also experience a hostile work environment. According to the...

Everyone wants to work alongside coworkers who treat them with respect. However, even though workplace discrimination is illegal, it still occurs and some places do not treat employees equally. In order to help you identify if you are experiencing mistreatment, you...

Starting out in a new workplace is not always as simple as an employer offering you a job after a short interview and a handshake. In many cases, a worker and an employer will come to an arrangement over benefits, rights and obligations of the job before the hiring...

Tenured teachers in New York state are subject to termination for “just cause” under New York Education Law §3020.  Through the 3020-a hearing, they may challenge any disciplinary action filed and defend the right to retain their position.  What is at stake If a New...

The impacts of a hostile work environment are well-known and include lessened productivity and potential lawsuits. It is vital to understand how best to improve your work environment for your employees. This is good not only for morale, but for your bottom line....

Your employment requires you to disclose sensitive personal information. This data may include your address, phone number, social security information and employment status among other things.  Use of sensitive information provides a way for your employer to pay you...

New York workers who have experienced sexual harassment may relate to stories of alleged toxic practices at one of the country’s best-known companies. CNBC reports that a shareholder of L Brands, the parent company of Victoria’s Secret, has filed a lawsuit to review...

Many employers require employees to sign non-compete agreements when they become part of the workforce. However, the court may find that your non-compete agreement is not valid in the eyes of the law. Having a non-compete agreement that is unenforceable is a waste of...

No one wants to feel uncomfortable at work. Unfortunately, the actions of other workers or superiors may cause people to feel unease.  To help protect themselves from offensive behaviors or actions on the part of others in their workplaces, it may help employees to...