Employment Discrimination on the basis of gender includes discrimination on the basis of gender identity and transgender status. If you believe you are the victim of employment discrimination on the basis of your gender or gender identity, our New York employment discrimination attorneys can help you fight for your rights.
With more people working from home, more employees have received company-issued laptops to perform their work. Many of those employees understandably use their company issued laptops for personal matters too – like online shopping, storing photos, social media, etc. And, to be sure, many companies have lax policies about personal use
Clarifying a Common Misconception About Bonuses A lot of people believe – incorrectly – that a bonus is a reward for past performance. While that may have been the case once, it is certainly not anymore. Rather, your bonus is for “forward motivational” purposes. This means that your bonus is
In March 2021, the law finally caught up with reality, and New York State legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Millions of New Yorkers had been smoking pot for decades; finally, they could do so without fear. The bill that provided for the legalization of pot also amended New York
Hiring an attorney can be an intimidating decision but is sometimes necessary, especially when it pertains to your job. Whether you have been wrongfully terminated or offered a new job, there are many benefits of hiring an employment lawyer. The lawyers at Granovsky & Sundaresh can guide you through your
Every day, dozens of people contact us seeking help with their employment situation. These people seek help for issues involving discrimination, wrongful termination, unfair treatment, unpaid wages, harassment, salary issues, and so on. But while the reason each person contacts our office might be different, what each person should expect
You can experience a serious workplace issue at any point – everything from unpaid wages to wrongful termination. Our Cleveland employment law lawyers would like to hear about your case, including the broad circumstances that led you to believe you were wronged in some manner. The process always begins with
Under Federal law, there are very limited bases on which you are entitled to leave, and employers are NOT required to provide sick leave, vacation leave, or other paid time off to employees. Plus, no Federal law requires time off for jury duty or voting. Some of these types of
Yes, both New York City (and State) employees are entitled to leave under applicable law. New York City’s Paid Safe and Sick Leave law provides many of the same benefits as New York State law, and each law provides some additional coverage for Covid-19 vaccinations. Akin to New York State,
Yes, under New York Statelaw, there are a number of types of leave to which employees are entitled, including“Sick and Safe” Leave and New York Paid Family Leave (“NY PFL”). In addition, New York State law provides up to two hours of paid time off to vote and unpaid leave
