#NYCStripperStrike, too
By Jack Tuckner, Esq. If you are a sex worker in New York City, meaning you are dancing, topless dancing,…
The proposed “tip stealing” rule and its impact on women workers
By Saswat Pattanayak If the Department of Labor (DOL)’s proposed rule comes into effect, whereby tips are shifted from workers…
What will be the new minimum wage in New York City beginning December 31, 2017?
Starting this December 31, 2017, the minimum wage for workers in New York City (the 5 boroughs that comprise NYC) rises to $13 an hour.
Salary history questions are now illegal in NYC
Employers are now prohibited in NYC from prompting you, asking you, asking your prior employer, searching for publicly available information about your past salary history.
US federal employees of color are working in a hostile work environment
According to at least one employment lawyer’s opinion, roughly 300,000 African-American federal employees right now are suffering in a hostile work environment.
Only 1 employee needed for sexual harassment in NY
If you are being sexually harassed in the workplace and you work for a tiny mom-and-pop employer with let’s say 3 employees, what do you do?
Must Employers Meet the Reasonable Needs of Pregnant Employees?
If You’re Pregnant and Struggling to Work Your Employer Must Accommodate Your Needs By Jack Tuckner, Esq. Ever since the…
Women Can’t Do Tech: The Big Sexist Lie That Won’t Ever Die
Women have played an instrumental role in computers and programming since Day 1. Learn how women have succeeded, despite being marginalized.
New York is Leading the Way on Gender Pay Equity
Gender Pay Equity Discrimination – New York is Leading the Way on Gender Pay Equity. The gender gap in NY…
New York Paid Family Leave Program – What Are My Benefits?
New York Paid Family Leave Program – What Are My Benefits? By Jack Tuckner, Esq. Starting January 1, 2018,…