Pervasive, severe harassment in the workplace can create a hostile work environment, i.e., one that a reasonable person considers abusive or intimidating. Harassment involves unwelcome conduct with a basis in a protected status of the employee. Protected statuses...

When someone else’s actions cause you to fall and suffer a serious injury in New York, you may look to the negligent party to help cover your medical and other expenses as you recover. Proving fault in a slip-and-fall case requires you to show that several specific...

Employee misclassification can lead to serious legal issues. Classifying an employee as an independent contractor means the employee misses out on benefits and other perks. The New York Department of Labor explains misclassifying workers is something you can avoid by...

When an officer places you under arrest, you usually are quite aware of the reason why. In most cases, even if you do not completely understand the reason, the officer has a legal right to place you under arrest. In some situations, though, the officer may lack the...

Working in a hostile environment can affect your productivity and threaten both your personal and professional success. Furthermore, you may feel threatened and face concerns about your safety and well-being. Understanding the conditions that contribute to a hostile...

When it comes to defamation cases, there is a thin line between others' right to free speech and the right to preserve your reputation from lying people. If you sustain injuries due to someone else's remarks, you may be able to seek compensation under a defamation...