In our regularly updated blog, we discuss how changes in federal and state law can affect an employee's rights in New York. Learn about recent changes in New York’s sexual harassment laws, protections for nannies or domestic professionals, how whistleblowers are fighting the epidemic of healthcare fraud, and more.
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Flight Attendants Win $77 Million in Wage Dispute California flight attendants have been awarded $77 million in a wage dispute with Virgin Airlines, illustrating how state law protects professionals. -
Harvey Weinstein’s Sex Trafficking Problems Continue A federal judge has ruled promises made on a casting couch may turn a sexual encounter in a commercial sex act under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. -
Dramatic Changes in New York’s Sexual Harassment Laws Dramatic changes in New York’s sexual harassment laws expand protections for employees and increase the potential for monetary damages. -
Human Trafficking Claims Move Forward Against Nursing Homes A federal judge has ruled that human trafficking claims can move forward against a group of NY nursing homes. The Howley Law Firm is representing the nurses. -
NY Whistleblower Law Gets Expansive Reading A NY court has ruled in favor of a whistleblower who was fired after complaining about lead, acid, and other chemicals leaking from industrial grade batteries. -
Title IX & Sexual Violence on College Campuses A federal law known as Title IX protects college students who've experienced sexual harassment and assault. The Howley Law Firm explains. -
Oil Company Pays $100,000 in Pregnancy Discrimination Claim Platinum P.T.S., Inc. pays a former employee $100,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit after she was fired for taking time off due to a miscarriage. -
Pregnancy Discrimination Cases on the Rise Pregnancy discrimination cases are on the rise as more women object to being treated unfairly due to their pregnancy. Learn how to protect your legal rights. -
US Government Joins Hospice Fraud Whistleblower Lawsuit After conducting an investigation, the US government decided to join the lawsuit started by whistleblowers against Home Care Hospice, Inc. and its owners. -
New York City Bans Discrimination Against the Unemployed New York City now prevents companies from discriminating against job applicants who are currently unemployed if they are otherwise qualified for a position. -
Intellectual Disabilities & Employment Discrimination New intellectual and learning disability litigation is emerging from amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act expanding the definition of disability. -
Punitive Damages for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace may be awarded punitive damages that punish the defendant for the harm they have caused. Learn more here.