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What Types of Disability Accommodations Am I Entitled to in New York?

In New York, employees who have disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under state and federal law. While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) only covers employers with 15 or more employees, the New York State Human Rights Law covers employers regardless of size. Both of these laws include similar protections—and they both allow employees to hold their employers accountable when they fail (or refuse) to meet their legal obligations.

What Types of Religious Accommodations Am I Entitled to in New York?

State and federal laws prohibit most employers in New York from discriminating against their employees based on their employees’ religious beliefs. Along with avoiding discriminatory acts (i.e., firing or refusing to promote an employee based on the employee’s religion), employers must also provide “reasonable accommodations” to employees who request them. As the U.S.

How to Document Discrimination in the Workplace

If you are a victim of discrimination in the workplace, you may be entitled to damages or other remedies. State and federal laws protect employees against discrimination on the job, and there are clear steps employees can take to hold their employers accountable. While Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 only applies to employers with 15 or more employees, the New York State Human Rights Law applies to all employers regardless of size.

Know Your Rights: What New York Employees Should Know About Pay Transparency

A couple of years ago, New York passed a law that requires pay transparency in employment. While the pay transparency law doesn’t apply to all employers, it applies to most, and penalties apply when employers fail to comply. Here is an overview of what employees in New York should know about their legal rights: New York’s Pay Transparency Law Applies to Employers with Four or More Employees The first thing to know about New York’s pay transparency law is that it applies to employers with four or more employees.

Why Should I Hire a Security Clearance Lawyer?

If you have questions or concerns about obtaining a federal security clearance, can—and should—you hire a lawyer to represent you? There are several circumstances in which it can be beneficial to work with an experienced lawyer during the security clearance application process. This includes both: Circumstances involved with preparing your security clearance application; and, Circumstances involved with receiving a security clearance application denial.

What Is It Like Having a Hearing in Front of the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA)?

If you have had your federal security clearance application denied, this is not the end of the process. You have the right to challenge the denial; and, in many cases, this involves seeking a hearing before the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA). Preparing for and attending a DOHA hearing is a unique process, so it is important to know what you can (and should) expect along the way.