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FACT SHEET: New York State’s Emergency Paid Sick Leave Legislation
Amid the current coronavirus (COIVID-19) outbreak, the New York Legislature has enacted legislation that gives workers emergency paid leave for coronavirus. To better understand this legislation, and its conditions and requirements, we have shared below a Fact Sheet compiled by A Better Balance on New York State’s Emergency Paid Sick Leave Legislation containing all that
New York State Passes Emergency Paid Sick Leave Bill Amid Coronavirus
Wednesday, March 11th in Albany, NY, state lawmakers voted in empty chambers on bills following emergency coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols put in place after two lawmakers tested positive for the deadly virus. The New York State Senate and Assembly passed a bill expanding paid sick leave to all public and private sector workers affected by mandatory
Race Discrimination Suit Filed Against Quinn Emanuel Law Firm
On October 28th, former staff-attorney, Kisshia Simmons-Grant, filed a lawsuit against Quinn Emanuel in New York City alleging race discrimination. Ms. Simmons-Grant worked for the law firm from November, 2006 to August, 2010, as part of a group of 20-25 staff attorneys. The group was paid on an hourly basis, and Ms. Simmons-Grant claims that they were
New York Wage Theft Protection Act
he New York Wage Theft Prevention Act (the “Act”), in effect April 12, 2011, amends the New York Labor Law to provide greater protections for employees in New York. The Act also imposes tougher penalties for employers who fail to pay their employees overtime or minimum wage. Increased Employee Notice Requirements The current Labor Law in
Gender Discrimination lawsuit Filed in New York City Against Proskauer Rose Law Firm
Rosenthal v. Proskauer Rose, 111343-11: Former CFO of Proskauer Rose, Elly Rosenthal, sued the law firm for $10 million for alleged gender discrimination in New York. Ms. Rosenthal claims that after 16 years of excellent performance, the law firm demoted her, denying her pay increases, then wrongfully terminated her employment after she took medical leave for breast cancer treatment. Plaintiff claims
I Really need a Job… But do I have to give up my Facebook username and Password to land it?
With the unemployment rate above 9%, millions of Americans are desperately in search of a job. Yet, is it fair for employers to ask applicants for their username and password to social media sites like Facebook? Today, more than 50% of employers rely on social media when recruiting applicants. At first glance, why shouldn’t an
So many uphill battles yes, but … Boy, have women come a long way!
Over the course of a decade, changes in social opinion and the economy led to significant advances in women’s roles in society and in history. Major social changes between 1964 and 1974 allowed women to strive to be more than housewives and homemakers. “This entire sex for the entire history of the world was regarded
