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When Does Non-Physical Conduct Constitute Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

While sexual harassment is often physical in nature, employees can (and do) experience various forms of non-physical sexual harassment on the job as well. Whether sexual harassment is physical or non-physical in nature, employees who are victims have the same legal rights. Sexual harassment is prohibited under New York and federal law, and employees who experience sexual harassment in the workplace can (and should) hire an employment lawyer to help them take appropriate legal action.

Can I Be Fired Because of My Immigration Status in New York?

In New York, all workers are entitled to certain protections regardless of their immigration status. Federal law also prohibits discrimination in employment based on citizenship or immigration status. As a result, if you believe that you were fired because of your immigration status, it will be worth talking to a New York employment lawyer about your legal rights.

I-9 Audits and DHS Raids: Risks for Employers and Employees

As the federal government continues its crackdown on illegal immigration, employers across New York are increasingly finding themselves facing I-9 audits and raids conducted by agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These audits and raids can present significant risks for both employers and employees, and employers need to ensure that they handle these high-risk matters appropriately.

10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Employment Lawyer

If you have a claim against your employer, hiring an experienced New York employment lawyer is the first step toward asserting your legal rights effectively. But, while it is important to take action promptly, it is also important to ensure that you make an informed decision about your legal representation. So, how do you choose the right employment lawyer to represent you?

7 Important Mistakes to Avoid if You Have a Claim Against Your Employer

If you have a claim against your employer for discrimination, harassment or any other violation of your rights as an employee, taking legal action starts with making informed decisions. In this scenario, there are both steps you need to take and mistakes you need to avoid—and, if you aren’t careful, you could lose the ability to seek the remedies you deserve. What Not to Do if You Have a Claim for Discrimination, Harassment or Another Violation of Your Legal Rights With this in mind, what shouldn’t you do if you are a victim of discrimination, harassment, or any other violation of your legal rights in the workplace?

What Qualifies as “Substantially Similar” Work in an Equal Pay Claim?

While equal pay laws used to require employers in New York to provide equal pay for equal work, this is no longer the case. New York law now requires employers to provide equal pay for “substantially similar” work, and the federal Equal Pay Act has been interpreted as requiring equal pay for “substantially equal” work as well. With this in mind, when can (and should) you file an equal pay claim?