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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Governor Cuomo’s Sexual Harassment Power Grab That Failed Governor Andrew Cuomo’s attempt to control the investigation of sexual harassment allegations against him is a classic move by a powerful man. And it explains why many women who have been sexually harassed are afraid to come forward. -
New Sexual Harassment Laws Are On Your Side Thanks to the “me too” movement, laws have been changed to make it easier to prove sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. -
Medical Staffing Company Pays $148,000 to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Claims The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits employers from harassing or discriminating against women because they become pregnant or plan to become pregnant. -
Are You Owed Overtime Compensation? The law says that you must be paid overtime – at the rate of one and one-half times your regular rate of pay – for all the hours you work over 40 per week. -
Hospice Sued for Race Discrimination for Putting Hispanic Workers at Increased Risk of COVID-19 Infection Hispanic social workers allege that United Hospice forced them to risk COVID-19 infection in patient homes while White employees were allowed to work remotely. -
Why Go Back to Normal? Let's Go Forward2Better! While we are all eager to get back to normal, we've learned a lot during this pandemic. What have you learned? How do you want to go Forward2Better? -
Flight Attendants Win $77 Million in Wage Dispute with Virgin Airlines 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 Are Not Going Away 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. -
Changes in New York’s Sexual Harassment Laws Expand Protections for Employees 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 NY 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 to Provide Added Protection for Those Who Report Health and Safety Hazards 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: A Shield Against 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.