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Did You Get Denied a Promotion Based on Your Disability Instead of Your Qualifications in New York State?
Federal, state, and city laws make disability discrimination by employers against the law. Contact a skilled New York employment law attorney to learn more about your legal rights and options.
August 21, 2024 -
Can You Be Terminated or Retaliated Against for Filing a Minimum Wage or Overtime Claim in New York State?
New York workers are entitled to receive at least an hourly minimum wage. If you were terminated or retaliated against for making a minimum wage or an overtime claim, you have options. Contact an employment law attorney today to learn more.
July 21, 2024 -
The Reality of Employers Cheating Employees Out of Proper Wages in New York
If you have experienced wage theft, such as unpaid overtime, illegal deductions, or minimum wage violations, you have options for pursuing legal recourse. Discuss your situation with a highly qualified and understanding New York employment law attorney today.
June 21, 2024 -
U.S. Department of Labor Expands Overtime Protections to Millions of Employees Effective July 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule which will allow millions of additional workers to be eligible for overtime pay beginning on July 1, 2024.
June 17, 2024 -
How Can You Recognize Pregnancy Discrimination at Work in New York?
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is unlawful. If you experience sudden changes in treatment or experience discrimination at work because of your pregnancy, you have legal rights and options. Talk to a trusted New York employment lawyer today to learn more.
May 21, 2024 -
The Role of Documentation in Proving Employment Discrimination in New York
As you work with your New York employment law attorney to prepare a compelling employment discrimination claim, you will need to provide careful documentation, detailed records, and other types of evidence to support your case.
April 21, 2024 -
Whistleblower Rights and Confidentiality Agreements in New York
If you are considering reporting unlawful business practices you’ve seen, talk to a New York employment lawyer to better understand your whistleblower rights and your rights under any confidentiality agreement.
March 21, 2024 -
Levy Ratner’s Pamela Jeffrey Named to City & State’s 2024 Trailblazers in Law List.
Levy Ratner’s Pamela Jeffrey was named to 2024 Trailblazers in Law by City & State, a list for “legal leaders making New York a better place.” Jeffrey began her career in labor when she became an activist and then a staff organizer on District 65, United Auto Workers’ organizing drive at Columbia University that resulted…
March 19, 2024 -
Overtime Pay: Eligibility, Calculation, and Common Violations in New York
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs overtime pay for nonexempt employees in New York. If you believe your employer owes you overtime pay, working with an employment lawyer can help you understand and exercise your rights.
February 21, 2024 -
Are you an Employee or Independent Contractor? DOL Final Rule returns to Economic Reality Test
With the growth of gig work following the COVID-19 pandemic, a worker may question whether they are being misclassified as an independent contractor. Most worker protections under federal and state law only apply to workers who are considered employees, as opposed to independent contractors. This month, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule,…
February 2, 2024