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If you are a victim of discrimination in the workplace, you have clear legal rights under state and federal law. From Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) to the New York State Human Rights Law (SHRL), several laws protect employees in New York against discrimination on the job. But, as a victim of workplace discrimination, it is up to you to take legal action.
For federal employees, taking action against wrongful adverse employment actions often involves filing an appeal with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). The MSPB is an independent, quasi-judicial agency in the Executive branch, and it is tasked specifically with handling federal employees’ (and former federal employees’) complaints involving certain types of prohibited personnel practices and other violations of federal employees’ rights. If you need to file an MSPB appeal, there is a lot you need to know.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducts I-9 audits (or I-9 inspections) to assess employers’ compliance with the federal requirements for confirming employees’ eligibility to work in the United States. When facing an I-9 audit, employers must quickly prepare as thoroughly as possible, and they must make informed decisions about how to approach the audit based on the risks involved.
Facing an I-9 audit (or I-9 inspection) can present substantial risks for employers of all sizes. Employers that are not in compliance with the federal requirements for verifying employees’ work eligibility can face steep penalties, and ICE has become increasingly aggressive in enforcing immigration compliance under the second Trump Administration. With this in mind, knowing what to do (and what not to do) when facing an I-9 audit is essential.
Employees may find themselves facing arbitration under a wide range of circumstances. New York law allows employers to mandate arbitration in employment contracts, and arbitration is commonly used to resolve labor disputes as well. Employers and employees can also voluntarily agree to arbitrate after a dispute arises instead of taking their dispute to court.
The Equal Pay Act is one of several federal anti-discrimination laws that protect workers in New York and across the country. As its name suggests, the Equal Pay Act applies specifically to pay discrimination, and, generally speaking, it requires equal pay for equal work. However, there are some important limitations of which employees need to be aware, and there are some additional anti-discrimination statutes of which employees need to be aware as well.