Every person deserves to feel respected and secure while they are performing their jobs. Unfortunately, not all work environments are safe or welcoming. A hostile work environment can significantly impact your professional success, mental wellbeing, and overall health. Identifying a toxic work environment can be difficult, but there are telltale signs of hostility. What Is…
Read MoreReferences from coworkers, supervisors, and past employers are a crucial part of the hiring process in New York. These conversations provide employers insight into an applicant’s performance, behavior, and achievements in the workplace. While many people choose references who would likely provide a good report, not all of them are positive. If a former employer…
Read MoreWhen an employer suspends an employee from work, he or she must have a valid reason to issue that suspension. However, not all employers follow these rules. A wrongful suspension from work may occur due to retaliation, discrimination, or another reason prohibited by state and federal law. If you believe that you were wrongfully suspended…
Read MoreIn the United States, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against any prospective or current employee based on certain protected characteristics, such as race, gender, disability, and religion. Unfortunately, not all employers adhere to these rules—especially during the interview process. During a job interview, an employer may ask inappropriate questions or decide not…
Read MoreSexual harassment refers to any act of harassment based on a person’s sex. These actions may include unwelcome sexual advances, offensive comments, requests for inappropriate favors, or other sexually-charged acts of physical or verbal harassment. For restaurant workers, sexual harassment is especially prevalent—and recent trends suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic may be exacerbating these events….
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