Caregiver responsibilities are increasingly part of working life, and New York City law provides clear protections against discrimination based on …
Non-Compete Bans and Executive Contracts: What’s Changing in New York
Non-compete agreements remain enforceable in New York, despite the increasing legal scrutiny. Executives and senior employees are frequently asked to …
Is Mental Health a Disability at Work? How NY Law Protects Employees
Mental health conditions can qualify as disabilities in the workplace, and New York law provides strong protections for affected employees. …
Quiet Firing in NYC: Subtle Retaliation Tactics and How to Respond
Quiet firing refers to a pattern of subtle workplace actions that push an employee out without an explicit termination. Although …
The New Landscape of Workplace Retaliation in 2026
Workplace retaliation remains a common employment law complaint in New York City, and 2026 brings renewed attention to how workers …
Pay Transparency Audits in NYC: What Employers Should Expect in 2026
Since NYC began requiring salary ranges in job postings, regulators have monitored employer compliance more closely each year. In 2026, …
Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind: Racial Microaggressions in NYC’s Remote and Hybrid Workplace
Racial microaggressions did not disappear when employees moved to remote and hybrid work. Instead, many workers now experience subtle bias …
National Origin Discrimination in NYC: How Immigration Status Affects Workplace Rights
National origin discrimination can affect workers in many different industries in New York City, and it often raises questions about …
Social Media and Job Security in NYC: What Employers Can and Can’t Do
Your social media activity can affect your job prospects in New York City, but employers must follow strict rules when …
EEOC Reminder: All Employees, Including White Men, Are Protected From Workplace Discrimination
Recent statements from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have emphasized that federal anti-discrimination laws protect all employees, regardless …