Race Discrimination

As of February, it isillegal in New York City for employers to discriminate against employees and job-seekers based on the style in which they wear their hair.

Some of our readers may be surprised: where did this ban come from? Well, as the New York City Commission on Human Rights explained in a Read more . . .

The label of what we employment lawyers call “employment law” encompasses so many aspects of the day-to-day lives of workers in America, it’s no surprise that week after week, we see news stories popping up across the country that directly touch on our area of the law. Here’s a roundup of some of the recent stories, both local and national, that are directly relevant to employees.

City of Los Angeles hits Carl’s Jr. with whopping wage theft penalty

Fast-food chain Carl’s Jr., known for both its racy ad content and for being something New Yorkers keep hearing about without actually seeing, was found by the City of Los Angeles to have Read more . . .