On-the-job sexual harassment is a pervasive issue that affects professionals across many disciplines. The effects of untoward behavior are corrosive, no matter the setting. Only when people recognize unacceptable conduct can they take meaningful action to stop such...
Employment Law
Why does a hostile workplace require continuous conditions?
The American Psychological Association reported about 19% of U.S. workers feel their work environment is hostile. A hostile work environment can impact employees' well-being and job satisfaction. One of the key points of a hostile workplace is the need for the...
What constitutes a hostile work environment?
In every workplace, it is essential to foster an environment where employees can thrive, feel safe and be productive. Unfortunately, there are instances when the workplace turns hostile, which can have detrimental effects on employees' well-being and job performance....
What behaviors contribute to a hostile work environment?
A hostile work environment can thwart your productivity and disrupt your career. Going to work when you feel uncomfortable may trigger feelings of angst and fear. Understanding the conditions that contribute to a hostile work environment might help you identify the...
Is your New York employer violating your FMLA rights?
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides important protections for you as an employee in New York and throughout the United States. It grants eligible employees the right to take unpaid leave for specific medical and family-related reasons while ensuring job...
Everything you need to know about the CROWN Act
The Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act is a law designed to combat discrimination based on natural hair and hairstyles. Several states across the United States have enacted the legislation and it has been gaining attention as a crucial step in...
What constitutes a hostile work environment?
You have the right to show up to work without fear of harassment, bullying or hostility from your colleagues and supervisors. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a hostile work environment occurs when unwelcome conduct creates an offensive, intimidating or...
What is the importance of a hostile workplace in a harassment claim?
A hostile workplace is something a reasonable person would feel is uncomfortable. It is a place where the situation makes a person feel unwanted, disrespected, intimidated or otherwise unsafe. To prove a harassment case, you must also prove there is a hostile...
Identifying conditions that cause hostility in the workplace
Luibrand Law Firm is one of the few area law firms that has significant experience in hostile work environment cases. We have handled the largest area verdict reported which occurred from a hostile work environment in Troy, New York, and have successfully handled...
Department of Labor pursues damages despite company motion
Whistleblower laws protect employees who report harmful workplaces or health violations. They penalize employers who engage in retaliation or termination against employees who come forward with these reports. Whether or not these reports go anywhere in New York courts...