Sexually Abused by A Boy Scout Leader or Member? You Are Not Alone. Your Story Matters. In a recent testimony by Dr. Janet Warren, professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia’s medical school, it has been revealed that over 7,800 Boy Scout Leaders/Members have been accused in over 12,000 instances of child sexual abuse. For the past 5 years, Dr. Warren has been “on private contract” with the […]

Former workers allege that they were retaliated against and terminated after they elected to participate in a $1,000,000 Class Action Settlement.

You May Be Entitled To Overtime Pay Without Even Knowing It Under both New York and Federal law, workers are entitled to overtime protections. As a general rule, non-exempt employees must be paid time and a half for every hour worked over 40 hours in a given payroll week. Time and a half is defined as 50% more than your regular rate, meaning if your regular rate is $20.00 per hour your overtime rate would […]

What You Need to Know About The Recent Changes in NYS Law on Paid Family Leave New York State has changed its laws on Paid Family Leave (PFL) as of January 1, 2019. Both employees and employers understand what these changes include. If you or a family member are eligible for Paid Family Leave in New York (click here to find out if you are eligible), it is important to know what Paid Family Leave […]

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There are many common myths about sexual harassment. To curb workplace sexual harassment, it’s crucial we understand these falsehoods and demystify them.

The minimum wage across New York State, including New York City, has increased for the year of 2019. Are you entitled to the new minimum wage? Learn more.