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Working: Now and Then is a blog published by Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP that focuses on contemporary challenges and legal issues affecting workers' rights in New York and beyond. The blog covers topics such as workplace discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, pregnancy discrimination, misclassification of workers as independent contractors, forced arbitration clauses, and the impact of political and legal changes on employment protections. It discusses legal strategies, legislative developments, and case studies relevant to employees facing unfair treatment, retaliation, and exploitation. The blog also highlights the role of employment attorneys in advocating for workers and educating them about their rights under federal and state laws.
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