When an employment relationship reaches its end, a severance agreement often comes into play. This agreement can significantly impact your …
National Origin Discrimination
Despite New York City’s diversity, national origin discrimination in the workplace is not uncommon. Some businesses treat employees and job …
Confidentiality Agreements vs. Whistleblower Rights: Navigating Legal Gray Areas
Navigating the legal gray areas between confidentiality agreements and whistleblower rights is challenging in the contemporary employment landscape. Confidentiality agreements …
Navigating Job Rescinding Laws: Your Rights and Protections in NYC
Learning that a potential employer has rescinded your job offer after a background check can be devastating. In these uncertain …
Disability Discrimination and Job Interviews: What Employers Can and Can’t Ask
Disability discrimination, though often subtle, remains a significant barrier to employment for many. Ever been in a job interview and …
Doug Lipsky Talks To Bloomberg News About Google Gender Bias Verdict
Doug Lipsky, founding partner at Lipsky Lowe LLP, recently shared his insights with Bloomberg Law regarding a recent gender bias …
How Ageism Impacts Women in Leadership Positions
In recent years, our understanding of workplace discrimination has deepened, tackling nuanced dimensions like racism and sexism. However, a recent …
EEOC’s New Enforcement Priorities: What Employers Need to Know
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced its enforcement priorities for the upcoming fiscal years, with significant implications for …
Sexism in the Workplace: What You Need to Know
Sexism, by definition, is prejudice or discrimination based on one’s gender. In the workplace, this bias manifests in various ways, …
Supreme Court Clarifies Undue Hardship Standard in Religious Discrimination Claims
In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Groff v. DeJoy that significantly reshaped the landscape …