There is often confusion about what makes a work environment hostile. In broad terms, it is harassment — based on gender, race, color, national origin or age — so extensive that it creates a work environment that is threatening and offensive. If you are the victim of a hostile work environment, you need a New York City employment harassment lawyer to help you prove your claim.
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New York Employment Harassment Lawyers Are Advocates for Employee Rights
July 22nd, 2010New York Discrimination Lawyers Against Hostile Work Environments
July 19th, 2010Discrimination is a term referring to the treatment taken toward or against an individual belonging to a certain group in consideration based solely on:
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In Search of the Best NYC Labor Lawyer
July 15th, 2010There are those who think that all lawyers are well versed in all legal matters. That is a misconception since there are many different types of lawyers in the same way there are many different types of doctors. For example, there are lawyers that specialize in cases that concern New York City labor laws. They are what we call NYC labor lawyers.
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Finding a New York Sexual Harassment Lawyer
July 12th, 2010Specialization
Lawyers do not specialize in certain areas of law the way that doctors do—although there are a few exceptions. All attorneys in New York undergo the same bar examination and there are very few ways for them to be officially named specialists of any area.
Do You Need a New York Employment Lawyer’s Services?
July 9th, 2010Employees involved in cases of unlawful discrimination and harassment in the workplace can turn to New York employment lawyers for legal advice and representation. If you believe your rights have been violated, you may want to discuss your issues with an attorney.
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Even the Odds with the Help of a New York Labor Lawyer
July 5th, 2010If you have been in a labor dispute with your employer, you surely know how difficult it is to get legal help. You want your voice to be heard but are afraid of retaliation. In truth, there is no need to fear—just call a good New York City labor lawyer and get the help you need to settle your labor dispute.
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New York No-Fault Medical Litigation for Healthcare Providers
June 18th, 2010If you are a healthcare provider in New York, you probably have heard every conceivable excuse for nonpayment of insurance claims. But recently, denial of no-fault insurance claims has become alarmingly troublesome for many New York doctors and hospitals. A New York medical litigation lawyer can help you collect unpaid claim debts.
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Unpaid Wages and Overtime – NY Labor Law
June 15th, 2010If an employee works a number of hours at his or her job, he naturally expects to receive payment from his employer. Usually, the agreement to pay an employee for his work is outlined in a written employment contract that is signed by both the employee and employer. Employment contracts are legally binding and cannot be breached by other party without legal consequences.
Suing Someone for a Labor Law Violation
June 13th, 2010There are many reasons to sue someone due to a labor law. Most times, employers are sued, but in some cases, employees can be sued. Labor laws in New York can be heard in state civil courts or in federal courts, depending on the charge you want to bring and the amount you want to recover. Federal courts only have jurisdiction if the amount you are suing for is over a certain amount of money.
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Four Illegal Things Employers Do
June 10th, 2010Hold an employee’s final paycheck until he returns his pager and uniform.
Holding a final paycheck looks like a reasonable, perfectly fair way to get a former employee to return uniforms or other property, or complete required termination paperwork, especially since signed an agreement promising to return all company property. Be that as it may, failure to provide a final paycheck within the legal time limits, regardless of what the employee still holds, can be an expensive and time-consuming mistake.
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