Workplace discrimination and retaliation aren’t always about overt actions like termination or demotion. Sometimes, they manifest in more subtle but equally harmful ways—such as being excluded, ignored, or gradually stripped of responsibilities. If you’ve ever felt like you were being pushed to the sidelines at work, you’re not alone, and you may have legal recourse. […]
With the new year upon us, employees across New York State should be aware of several changes and updates to labor and employment laws that may affect them. Below, we highlight some of the noteworthy changes to city and State law that have already taken place or are yet to come in 2025. Increases to […]
A recent decision by New York’s Appellate Division, First Department, has confirmed that landlords can be held legally responsible for the discriminatory actions of their real estate brokers under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). In an issue of first impression, the First Department found in Newson v Vivaldi Real Estate Ltd. that […]
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the United States Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous opinion that disputes regarding overtime exemption classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) should apply the “preponderance of the evidence” standard, rather than the higher standard of “clear and convincing evidence.” In E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, employees for the […]
On December 11, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a complaint demanding that Netflix’s hit reality television show Love Is Blind reclassify its participants as employees, who are afforded more robust federal and State legal protections and must be paid an hourly wage, including overtime. The complaint also outlines provisions in the show’s […]
On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), which holds contractors responsible for complying with laws prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, released a new guide to aid federal contractors and […]
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, New York City councilmembers Shaun Abreu and Tiffany Cabán introduced a bill, Int. 1089-2024, that would guarantee paid time off to care for pets or service animals. If approved, the bill would take effect 120 days after it becomes law. If enacted, the legislation would make New York City one […]
On November 5, 2024, six states will put more than the next presidential nominee to a vote. Specifically, voters in Alaska, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Nebraska will decide whether to increase their States’ minimum wages and provide more paid sick days, or a combination of both. The various proposals that will appear on these […]
On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres granted a motion to certify a group of emergency medical services (“EMS”) workers of the EMS Bureau of the Fire Department of the City of New York (“FDNY”) as a class in their lawsuit against the city alleging discriminatory pay practices, suppression of wages, and […]
On September 30, 2024, Maryland will implement a new extreme heat standard, which affords employees more workplace protections when the heat index exceeds 80, 90, and 100 degrees. When temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit, Maryland workers must be provided with at least 32 oz of water in an accessible area and shaded breaks. When temperatures […]
In a significant development, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has expanded the interpretation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), ruling that employers can violate the law simply by discouraging employees from exercising their rights, even if the employee’s request for leave is ultimately granted. This ruling, outlined in the case Kemp v. […]
On August 13, 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the largest federal law enforcement agency within the United States Department of Homeland Security, agreed to pay $45 million to a class of over 1,000 CBP Officers and Agricultural Specialists to settle their claims alleging sex and pregnancy discrimination in violation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. […]
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