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WELCOME TO WELD

Welcome to the Wigdor LLP Employment Litigation Digest (“WELD”). We have been thinking for years that given the high profile employment litigation cases we handle, some attention should be given to digesting and monitoring trends, legislation and new laws, and recent opinions in this important area of the law. For years we have been providing internal continuing legal education at Wigdor LLP.

Moreover, our attorneys have regularly appeared in both print and broadcast media commenting on our own cases and trends in the employment litigation area. We thought that it was time to share our insight with you.

The conventional definition for “WELD” is to bring things together. We thought a blog that welded together trends, legislation, new laws and opinions would empower people with knowledge of their legal rights as employees. We know how busy you are and don’t intend to overwhelm you with lengthy legal articles on esoteric subjects. Instead, we want to focus on what matters and digest convoluted issues into easy to read digests.

It is our hope that “WELD” becomes a source for employees in the workplace and a forum in which employees can stay abreast of their employment rights.

Reduction in Force: A Potential Tool for Employment Discrimination

REDUCTIONS-IN-FORCE (RIFs): A POTENTIAL TOOL FOR EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION

A reduction-in-force (“RIF”) or a mass layoff is the termination of a group of employees in connection with an employer’s decision to cut costs or reorganize. Although they generally serve...

10 IMPORTANT WAYS THE 2019 AMENDMENTS TO NEW YORK’S HUMAN RIGHTS LAW WILL PROTECT EMPLOYEES AND SURVIVORS

On June 19, 2019, the New York State Assembly and State Senate passed S. 6577/A. 8421, which amends the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) to strengthen protections for...

GOV. CUOMO SIGNS PAY EQUITY LEGISLATION AT U.S. WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM PARADE

As New Yorkers lined the streets for Wednesday's ticker-tape parade honoring the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s World Cup win, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced significant changes to New York’s equal...

New York's Revenge Porn Law: What Victims Need to Know About Sexually Explicit Photos or Videos Posted Online Without Consent

NEW YORK’S NEW “REVENGE PORN” LAW: WHAT VICTIMS NEED TO KNOW

If you were recently targeted by “revenge porn” — the heinous act of posting sexually explicit photos or videos of another person online without his or her consent — there...

New Lactation Room Requirements under NYC Human Rights Law Take Effect March 18, 2019

NYC COUNCIL INCREASES PROTECTIONS FOR BREASTFEEDING EMPLOYEES

Beginning March 18, 2019, the New York City Human Rights Law will require employers with four or more employees to provide lactation space for breastfeeding employees. New amendments to the...

Navigating Your Right to Pregnancy Accommodations - NYC Maternity Discrimination Laws

NAVIGATING YOUR RIGHT TO PREGNANCY ACCOMMODATIONS

As many women work late into their pregnancies, comprehensive laws on workplace pregnancy accommodations are needed to ensure that the welfare of a mother and her child are protected. The...

THE EEOC IS CRACKING DOWN ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE #METOO ERA

On October 4, 2018, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released its preliminary sexual harassment data for fiscal year 2018. The EEOC is the federal agency tasked with...

NYC Employees Now Entitled to Cooperative Dialogue with Employers about Reasonable Accommodations - New York City Human Rights Law - Disability Discrimination

START TALKING: EMPLOYEES NOW ENTITLED TO COOPERATIVE DIALOGUE WITH EMPLOYERS ABOUT ACCOMMODATIONS

A recent amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) expands employees’ rights, and requires employers with four or more employees to engage in a “cooperative dialogue” with...

Lawrence M. Pearson, Partner at Wigdor LLP - New York's Top Employment Litigation Law Firm

SUBTLE HARASSMENT, CODE WORDS AND IMPLICIT BIAS: PROVING EVERYDAY DISCRIMINATION IN COURT

In response to several high-profile racial bias incidents, companies such as Starbucks and Papa John’s, and government entities such as the NYPD and New York City Department of Education have been prompted to conduct training to aid…

#METOO IN THE WORKPLACE: REPORTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROTECTS EMPLOYEES FROM RETALIATION

The #MeToo movement has emboldened many women (and some men) who have been sexually harassed or assaulted to courageously come forward and share their experiences. In many instances, these acts...

Checking Emails While Off the Clock Employee Issues in the Smartphone Era | Wigdor LLP

THE PREVALENCE OF SMARTPHONES: IMPLICATIONS FOR “OFF-THE-CLOCK” WORK

Apple, Starbucks and Chipotle are only some of the major companies facing class-action lawsuits for requiring their employees to work “off-the-clock.” Traditionally, “off-the-clock” lawsuits involve claims for unpaid work at...

Starbucks Racial Bias Incident Implicit Bias Can Violate Anti-Discrimination Laws Wigdor LLP

STARBUCKS INCIDENT: IMPLICIT BIAS CAN VIOLATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS

Several companies have come under intense public scrutiny following incidents in which employees’ implicit biases have resulted in the denial of access to places of public accommodation. In April 2018,...

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