At Katz Melinger PLLC, we often encounter clients who are grappling with racial discrimination in their workplace. This can manifest in various forms, such as unequal treatment or harassment based on race. We understand the emotional toll and professional challenges…

Sexual harassment can manifest in various ways, from unwelcome sexual advances and inappropriate remarks to physical assault and quid pro quo propositions. In New York State, you have legal protections under both state and federal laws against sexual harassment at…

Workplace discrimination creates immense personal and professional hardships for those targeted. Recognizing when to take action and understanding the laws and regulations that govern these cases is important, but these rules are complex and involve federal, state, and even New…

While New York is considered an “at-will” employment state, this does not shield employers from all liability when terminating an employee. Wrongful termination occurs when an employer violates specific laws, an employment contract, or established public policies in dismissing an…

The Supreme Court’s ruling in Bissonnette’s lawsuit against LePage Bakeries is part of an ongoing tug-of-war between worker rights and business interests. Here’s a brief overview of the situation, the ruling, and how it affects transport workers.    Ruling in…

Workplace harassment creates an environment of hostility, humiliation, and fear, and it violates not just an employee’s dignity but may also violate federal, state, and NYC law. New York state and NYC both offer especially robust protections for workers subject…

 The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 sets the rules requiring overtime pay for many employees who work more than 40 hours per week. But in the almost 90 years since its passage, the FLSA has prevented most…