If covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), an employee is entitled to twelve weeks of unpaid leave for any of the following reasons: To be eligible for the FMLA, the employer must employ at least fifty (50) people, and the employee must have been employed by the
Should I quit my job? Our experienced New York Employment Lawyers are asked this question all the time. Usually, the answer is NO. If you are thinking about quitting, contact one of our experienced New York Employment Lawyers and Severance Agreement Lawyers. We can help advise you and possibly soften
Our New York Employment Lawyers are regularly asked about what an employer can do when an employee is on FMLA leave. Here are some points to consider: Your employer can make you use your paid time off. Your employer may require you to take paid leave concurrently with their unpaid
If your employment has been unlawfully terminated, you may be entitled to recover damages in a variety of forms, including front pay. Front pay is pay to a former employee for monies that he/she would have earned, but for the unlawful termination of employment. However, an employee who was unlawfully
In today’s economy, working longer hours are a way of life for those who want to get ahead or simply stay employed. For many, these increased demands preclude the ability or desire to spend time dating. As a result, many employees turn to the workplace to find their romantic partners.
Who or What is a Faithless Servant? As an employee in New York, you are required to be loyal to your employer and not act in a way that is inconsistent with the trust your employer placed in you.[1] This means if you work as a security guard, you cannot
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects Americans against disability-related discrimination by making it illegal for any employer to discriminate against a qualified job applicant on the basis of his or her disability. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disability is any mental or physical impairment that limits a person’s
Pregnancy discrimination is on the rise. Too many people are unaware of their rights under the law. Set forth below are some of the protections afforded under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Title VII’s pregnancy-related protections include: Hiring: An employer cannot refuse to hire a pregnant woman because
One remark is not enough to constitute discrimination. When can you bring an employment discrimination lawsuit based on stray remarks? One comment will almost never, standing alone, make a discrimination lawsuit. Even an extreme statement, such as a racial slur, sexual joke, pornography, or the like is not sufficient to
A NY Employment Lawyer may be helpful in assessing any legal issues or claims that you may have in your workplace. Our NY Employment Lawyers handle many different employment law matters that may be relevant to you, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour and severance. NY Employment Law, NYC
