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Can I Sue My Employer for Emotional Distress? June 13, 2019

Typically, an individual can recover damages for the emotional distress associated with the injuries they suffered due to the wrongful actions of another person. This differs from the economic damages ...

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If You Get a Severance Agreement, What Should It Include? June 7, 2019

Generally speaking employers offer severance when there is a layoff, job elimination or to reward a loyal employee who is leaving. Severance is a benefit, not a right. The idea of a severance ...

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Exempt vs. Nonexempt: Do You Have a Wage & Hour Claim? May 2, 2019

Every worker and employee in New York is guaranteed fair pay for fair work, no matter their profession. If this promise is unfulfilled by an employer, then the employee can use a wage and hour claim ...

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Can I File a Lawsuit Before the EEOC Investigation Is Complete? April 24, 2019

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the agency responsible for regulating and enforcing federal employment discrimination laws. If your employer (or prospective employer) violated your ...

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Fair Labor Standards Act & How it Can Be Used in Your Case March 29, 2019

Workers should be familiar with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which was passed in 1938 in the aftermath of the Great Depression. It is essentially the farthest reaching law that guarantees a ...

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The Top Employment Lawsuit Trends Right Now March 14, 2019

The fact is, lawsuit s relating to employment issues are more common than ever these days. From small, local companies, to major, global corporations, many businesses are accepting the idea that it is ...

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