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...
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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...
What constitutes defamation on social media?
Many people treat the internet as the place where you can say anything you want, whenever you want to say it. Often, people have a false sense of security and do not recognize that there can be consequences for posts made on social media. Defamation refers to false...
Slip-and-falls in New York can be costly
Slip-and-falls are common everywhere and can be very costly for everyone involved. Inclement weather increases the risk of a slip-and-fall significantly, whether that is ice, snow, or rain. In addition, accidents due to spilled liquids on aisles in grocery stores are...
Underage drunk driving arrests in New York
It is vital for drivers under the age of 21 and their parents to take a close look at underage drunk driving. Aside from avoiding alcohol, those under 21 should realize that they could find themselves facing these charges for different reasons. In fact, the legal...
Why should you make your partnership formal?
A business partnership can expand your opportunities for growth and success. Turning it into something sustainable requires careful planning and consistent effort. A formal legal agreement will reduce your risks substantially and allow you to clarify expectations...
What are civil rights?
When dealing with law enforcement, you have to be aware of your civil rights. It is your duty to ensure officers do not violate your rights. They will try anything to get you to confess or admit your guilt, and while it may not be legal, it is your job to be aware of...
How can resisting arrest affect your criminal charge?
When you face criminal charges, you may disagree with the charge, but you cannot resist arrest. When you resist arrest, it can worsen the charges against you. In New York, you can object to the arrest, but you cannot resist. To prove that you resisted arrest, the...
3 FAQs about a second DUI in New York
People make mistakes, especially after consuming alcohol. Unfortunately, some people have the same judgment of error more than once. According to the New York State Police, 30% of the state’s fatal crashes involve alcohol. Even if you got lucky enough to not hurt...
What is the difference between defamation and libel?
Defamation and libel both involve someone spreading false information about you that damages your reputation. All libel is defamation, but all defamation is not libel. Defamation is the overall category of this type of crime, and libel is a type of defamation....