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New York New Paid Leave For Pregnant Workers
Under this new policy, New York Private Employers, irrespective of size, must give pregnant New York workers an additional 20 hours of paid sick leave for prenatal care in addition to their existing sick leave. This new law is intended to ensure that pregnant workers can receive the care they need without putting their employment at
Hike In NY Salary Threshold Lets DOL Take More Complaints
An amendment to New York’s labor law that’s intended to expand the state Department of Labor’s ability to field worker complaints will also entitle more people to protections regarding the frequency and method by which they’re paid, attorneys toldLaw360. Salary threshold is a well-known element of wage and hour law that affects whether someone is
Do Not Darken My Door Clause
“Do Not Darken My Door” clauses force employees who settle discrimination or harassment cases to agree to never again apply for work with that employer. You can learn more @ https://www.facebook.com/NELANewYork/videos/do-not-darken-my-door-clauses-force-employees-who-settle-discrimination-or-haras/170822762597822/.
Complaints Filed Against Tysons Foods
Tyson Foods and JBS USA along with their subdivisions took millions of dollars in federal contracts, all while enforcing a COVID-19 response that puts Black, Latino, and Asian workers at more risk than their white counterparts a complaint to the U.S. Department of Agriculture states. Worker advocacy groups such as Food Chain Workers Alliance, HEAL
COVID-19 NO EXCUSE FOR AGE BIAS SAYS THE EEOC
As employers prepare to reopen after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some may feel inclined to give vulnerable workers special accommodations. However, new reports from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission states that even accommodations made with good intentions violate the age bias law if older employees are singled out. The report issued
Supreme Court Rules That LGBT Discrimination is Unlawful in Monumental Decision
On Monday the Supreme Court ruled that federal law prevents the discrimination of LGBT employees, an important win for advocates of gay and trans rights — and a surprising decision by a mostly conservative court. By a vote of 6-3, the court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bans
Workers’ Rights In Covid, 2nd Episode
Here is part 2 of Worker’s Rights in Covid. In this short video, we discuss your rights as a worker during the current pandemic. There is great information to protect yourself or your loved ones. Here’s a brief preview of what to expect.
Watch Me on the Show Raising The Bar This Sunday!
This Sunday, May 3rd at 9pm EST, I will be featured on Raising The Bar as we discuss Worker’s Rights during the current Covid pandemic. Tune in for the latest information about your rights in this troubling time. Here’s a brief preview of what to expect.
Protecting your Job during COVID-19
On Wednesday, May 6th at 8pm EST, I will be featured on Manhattan Neighborhood Network as we discuss job protection during the current Covid pandemic. Tune in for the latest information about protecting your job. Here’s a brief preview of what to expect.
Labor Dept. Issues Guidance on Paid Leave Law in Regards to Coronavirus
March 25th, 2020 – In order to help workers and employers navigate the leave provisions of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) relief package, The U.S. Department of Labor has issued guidance that helps many employers pay employees that are unable to work because of coronavirus related issues. Fact sheets and Q&A documents are being used for
