Employment Law

Federal whistleblower laws provide comprehensive protection for employees who report corporate misconduct, offering both legal safeguards and financial rewards. These laws protect workers from retaliation while incentivizing the reporting of fraud, safety violations, and financial misconduct through programs that have awarded over $2.2 billion to whistleblowers since 2011. Understanding your rights under federal statutes like…

Many employees wonder whether they can express their political views at work without facing consequences. The answer largely depends on where you work and how you express those views. While you might assume the First Amendment protects your political speech everywhere, private employers generally have broad authority to restrict political expression in the workplace. However,…

Age discrimination in New York City affects workers as young as 18, offering significantly broader protection than federal law. Unlike the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) which only protects workers 40 and older, the NYC Human Rights Law shields employees aged 18 and up from workplace age bias. This comprehensive protection makes New…

Remote work doesn’t shield you from discrimination – in fact, federal anti-discrimination laws like Title VII, the ADA, and ADEA fully protect remote workers with the same strength as traditional office employees. The EEOC’s updated 2024 guidance confirms that virtual workplace coverage remains comprehensive, meaning your civil rights extend into every video call, digital workspace,…

When you witness unsafe working conditions or safety violations at your workplace, you have powerful legal protections that allow you to report these issues without fear of retaliation. Whistleblower protection for safety violations encompasses multiple layers of federal and state laws designed to keep workers safe while shielding them from employer punishment for speaking up…

Documenting workplace retaliation properly can make the difference between a successful legal claim and a dismissed case. When employers retaliate against employees for engaging in protected activities, having comprehensive documentation creates a crucial evidence trail that supports your rights under federal and state employment laws. This guide walks you through exactly what evidence to collect,…

Invisible disabilities affect millions of New Yorkers every day, yet many people don’t know their rights or available resources. If you’re living with a chronic condition like ADHD, depression, fibromyalgia, diabetes, or chronic pain, you have powerful legal protections in NYC that go far beyond federal standards. With 16% of U.S. workers identifying as having…

Sex stereotyping at work occurs when employers assign tasks, make hiring decisions, or treat employees differently based on assumptions about gender roles rather than individual qualifications or job requirements. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, making employment decisions based on stereotypical beliefs about what men and women should do, how they…

Workplace favoritism is not illegal in most cases, but it becomes unlawful discrimination when employment decisions are made based on protected characteristics like race, gender, age, religion, or disability. While employers generally have the legal right to favor certain employees based on personal relationships, work performance, or business preferences, this favoritism crosses into illegal territory…

Facing retaliation after reporting wage theft can feel overwhelming and scary. You might worry about losing your job, facing harassment, or being blacklisted from future employment. The good news? Retaliation for reporting wage theft is completely illegal under federal law, and you have strong legal protections and remedies available. When you report unpaid wages, overtime…