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You can’t stand up to protect your rights if you don’t know what rights you have. Unfortunately, some businesses understand this fact and quietly take advantage of it. To protect yourself, you want to educate yourself, and part of that education is learning how recent...
If you work in New York, you have certain protections under the law. Unfortunately, some employers fail to meet their legal obligations to you. You should understand your rights as a worker so you can protect yourself and ensure your employer treats you fairly. Wage...
Historically, women occupy a disadvantaged position when it comes to employment, even in the more progressive workplaces of the modern U.S. The nation's Department of Labor states that in 2020, they earned only 82 cents for every dollar made by their male...
With the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine, employers are anxious to get workers back onsite. At the same time, many employees have concerns over vaccinations at work: Can my employer force me to get a Vaccine? What if I refuse? What if I have a disability or...
If someone asks you how much you make, you may feel awkward, embarrassed or even attacked. After all, social rules often consider discussing personal money matters to be taboo. Your employer may have even told you never to talk about your salary. Nevertheless,...
Do you feel that your employer may be discriminating against you? The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is there to help safeguard your rights. According to the EEOC, laws forbid employers from treating workers unfairly due to your age, race, religion,...
If your employer incorrectly categorizes you as an exempt employee, you could miss out on significant overtime pay. In New York, workers must receive 1.5 times their normal hourly rate for every hour they work over 40 hours a week. Review the federal and state...