Former civilian technician for the Air National Guard of the District of Columbia, Vicki Rouleau, won her sexual harassment battle in the courtroom after the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) found the District of Columbia National Guard liable for: (1) failure to discipline the senior co-worker in question and failure to investigate the sexual harassment allegations within a Continue Reading...
Unemployment status will soon be a protected classification under the New York City Human Rights Law
If you a New Yorker who isn't working, are available to work, and looking for a job, employers will be prohibited from discriminating against you due to your unemployed status. The new law applies to employers with four or more employees and was passed by the New York City Council on March 13, 2013. It is set to go into effect June 11 of this year. When you apply for a job, the potential Continue Reading...
New York City Wrongful Termination Lawyers
Have You Been Laid Off in NY Unlawfully? Wrongful termination in New York City, or unlawful termination, is a widely misunderstood topic. New York, like many others, is an “at will” state. Meaning, unless you have a written employment contract, your employer may fire you without cause. There are exceptions, however. The seasoned employment law attorneys at Castronovo & McKinney can assess Continue Reading...
Gender Discrimination Lawyers
Gender Discrimination is illegal in the state of New York. While most people think of firing without cause as the most common kind of gender discrimination, there are many other, more subtle kinds of workplace gender discrimination occurring. Discrimination is Illegal New York’s “Human Rights Law” makes it illegal for employers to offer unequal pay, disparate treatment or impact, sexual Continue Reading...
What is Sexual Orientation Discrimination?
Can I be fired for being gay? Are there laws protecting me from this type of discrimination in New York? Unfortunately, sexual orientation discrimination exists in our country and has existed for quite some time. For many people, sexual orientation discrimination poses an obvious meaning, but do you really know the true meaning? Did you know that this type of discrimination applies to Continue Reading...
New York Employment Law Case Study: Miller v. Ithaca
Today, we’re taking a closer look into the workplace. Most people are aware of laws protecting employees from discrimination and harassment, but many have never heard of New York Employment Laws protecting employees from retaliation. In a recent review, we found several cases of discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. Looking into the case of Miller vs. City of Ithaca, Plaintiff, Continue Reading...
New York Federal Employment Lawyers, Castronovo & McKinney, LLC.
Federal Employee Rights. How are the rights of Federal Employees different? In most states employees are 'at will' employees and thus subject to immediate termination at any time. Most federal employees who have been in their position for at least a year are constitutionally protected, and guaranteed continued federal employment. It can't be taken away from them without due process of law. If Continue Reading...
New York Employee Rights Under Dodd-Frank
Important facts New York employees should know about the The Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Although congress passed the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform Act over two years ago, New York Employees should be well aware of the rights this act provides them. Section 922(h) of this act specifically, provides significant anti-retaliation protection for employees. Continue Reading...
Can I Miss Work Because Of A Hurricane Or Other Natural Disaster?
Can an employee miss work because of a disaster at home? Many residents of the New York Metropolitan area are faced with dealing with the Hurricane Sandy aftermath. Many of their homes have sustained major damage, and they need to take time off of work to repair their property, or even relocate. What rights do NY employees have when it comes to taking personal or sick time to deal with a Continue Reading...
NY Overtime Lawsuits | Employee Must Utilize Time Recording System
A recent decision from the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employer is not liable to an employee who fails to utilize the employer's time reporting system. The employee was working from home on multiple occasions and filed a lawsuit to recover pay for this time period. However, the employee never reported to the time worked to the employer in its time keeping system. An argument was Continue Reading...