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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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. -
Payment Resolves Employee’s Claim that She Was Fired When She Requested a Leave of Absence for Medical Care After a Miscarriage 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 in the Workplace: Learn How to Prove Your Case 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 Involving False Claims to Medicare for Palliative and Crisis Care Services 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 Unemployed Job Applicants New York City now prevents companies from discriminating against job applicants who are currently unemployed if they are otherwise qualified for a position. -
Intellectual and Learning Disabilities Emerge as Major Employment Discrimination Enforcement Trends After ADA Expands Definition of Disability New intellectual and learning disability litigation is emerging from amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act expanding the definition of disability. -
Baltimore Women Awarded 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.