Feb 26
New York Salary History Ban Works to Narrow Wage Gap, Remains Unused By Courts
Posted by Brown Kwon & Lam, LLP in Employment Law.
As of January 6, 2020, a salary history ban took effect, aiming to bring New York one step closer to narrowing the gender wage gap. The law prohibits all employers, […]
Read MoreFeb 18
What Employees Need To Know About Workplace Relationships
Posted by Brown Kwon & Lam, LLP in Employment Law.
Most people have seen the critically acclaimed television series, The Office, featuring the workplace romance of Pam and Jim. While their happily-ever-after worked out at Dunder Mifflin, that doesn’t mean […]
Read MoreFeb 12
ADA Mistakes Employers Should Avoid and Employees Need to Know
Posted by Brown Kwon & Lam, LLP in Employment Law.
Under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), “a reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done during the […]
Read MoreFeb 4
Gaslighting in the Workplace: What New York Workers Need to Know
Posted by Brown Kwon & Lam, LLP in Employment Law.
Gaslighting. We’ve heard of it in romantic relationships but did you know that it’s also a common occurrence in the workplace? Consider this interaction: You log out of your workstation […]
Read MoreJan 29
My Employer Declared Bankruptcy and I Was Never Paid. Can I Sue For Lost Wages?
Posted by Brown Kwon & Lam, LLP in Employment Law.
Economic hardships tend to have a trickle-down effect on all those involved. And when a business has financial difficulties, filing for bankruptcy may seem like a good option–except for employees. […]
Read MoreJan 22
Can an Email Exchange Constitute a Legally Binding Contract?
Posted by Brown Kwon & Lam, LLP in Employment Law.
When you are in the process of accepting a job offer, you should be given an employment contract to review. It will include things like salary/wages, schedule, duties, confidentiality agreement, […]
Read MoreJan 15
Employees Who Engage in Political Protest: What Employers Need To Know
Posted by Brown Kwon & Lam, LLP in Employment Law.
All of 2020 and so far, the start of 2021, has proven to be politically tumultuous. While as Americans, there is a constitutional right to exercise free speech–including in exercising […]
Read MoreJan 8
Religious Discrimination and the COVID-19 Vaccine: What Employees Need to Know
Posted by Brown Kwon & Lam, LLP in Discrimination.
As of January 5, 2021, New York State has opened 636 sites for COVID-19 vaccine distribution for eligible New Yorkers. However, with vaccinations to become available to the general public, […]
Read MoreDec 29
Pinterest Gender Discrimination Case Settled
Posted by Brown Kwon & Lam, LLP in Discrimination.
In December, the social media platform Pinterest and its executives settled a major gender discrimination lawsuit after former COO Françoise Brougher alleged she was paid less than male colleagues, left […]
Read MoreDec 22
Is Being Forced To Attend a Work Christmas Party Religious Discrimination?
Posted by Brown Kwon & Lam, LLP in Discrimination.
In a normal year, now would be the time for holiday work parties where departments come together for Secret Santa exchanges, after-work drinks, and joyous merriment. But when your holiday […]
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