New York Employment Attorney

New York provides some of the strongest workplace protections for domestic violence survivors in the nation through Labor Law 593-b. These protections ensure you don’t have to choose between your safety and your job. The law provides paid time off for safety-related activities, workplace accommodations to keep you safe, and strict protections against discrimi...

Yes, employers can request religious declarations in specific situations, but only when you’ve requested a religious accommodation. However, they cannot require religious declarations as a condition of employment or ask intrusive questions about your faith. Understanding the difference between legitimate accommodation verification and illegal religious testin...

Implicit bias in job interviews refers to unconscious stereotypes and assumptions that influence hiring decisions without the interviewer’s awareness. Research shows that 75% of people demonstrate measurable implicit bias, and these unconscious prejudices affect hiring outcomes within the first 10 seconds of reviewing a resume or meeting a candidate.

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Your boss discovered your Facebook post complaining about overtime pay and is threatening termination. Can they legally fire you? The answer isn’t straightforward – it depends on what you posted, how you posted it, and whether your content falls under federal labor protections. Understanding the complex intersection of social media policies discrimination claims and your lega...

Being placed on a performance improvement plan (PIP) in New York can feel overwhelming and uncertain. While New York follows at-will employment laws that generally allow employers to terminate workers without cause, you still have important legal protections during the PIP process. Anti-discrimination laws, retaliation protections, and disability accommodation requirements co...