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Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many different forms. As an employee, knowing what constitutes sexual harassment (or what may constitute sexual harassment) is important; and, if you have concerns, you should speak with a lawyer about your situation promptly. Sexual harassment is rarely an isolated issue, and it is not an issue that is likely to go away on its own.
Employees who have disabilities have clear legal rights under New York and federal law. This is true for employees in the public and private sectors, and while the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) only applies to private-sector employers with 15 or more employees, the New York State Human Rights Law (SHRL) applies to all employers regardless of size. Understanding Your Right to a Reasonable Accommodation as an Employee with a Disability in New York One of the legal rights afforded to employees with disabilities under the ADA and SHRL (and under the Rehabilitation Act for those in the federal sector) is the right to a reasonable accommodation.
President Trump has vowed to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during his second term. His pick for Homeland Security Secretary, former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, has also stated that she intends to “get rid of FEMA the way it exists today.” Already, more than 200 FEMA employees have been fired, and, based on what we know currently, it appears that this could be just the beginning of the administration’s efforts to dismantle the agency. What do you need to know if you work for the Federal Emergency Management Agency—or if you have recently been terminated from your employment with FEMA?
If you receive an hourly wage and work more than 40 hours in a workweek, you are generally entitled to overtime pay. However, if you receive a weekly or annual salary, then New York’s overtime requirements generally don’t apply. So, what are your rights if you are supposed to be paid hourly but your employer claims to pay you a fixed salary instead?
Gig workers in New York have clear legal rights. While gig workers do not have the same rights as employees, several important protections apply, and when companies violate gig workers’ rights, gig workers can seek appropriate remedies through the New York Division of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) or in court if necessary. What should you know about your legal rights as a gig worker in New York?
Employees who are struggling with mental health issues have clear rights under New York law. Not only do many types of mental health issues qualify as disabilities under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL)—meaning that employees with these conditions are protected against discrimination in the workplace—but last year Governor Hochul signed a new law that provides additional rights to employees with qualifying health conditions as well. How New York Law Protects Employees Who Are Coping with Mental Health Issues Understanding your legal rights as an employee is important regardless of your physical or mental health.