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Discrimination – Even Over Zoom November 23, 2020

While working remotely now appears to be here to stay, misconduct in the wake of Zoom meetings is becoming more commonplace. More subtle forms of harassment and discrimination are creeping into ...

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Second Circuit Upholds Plaintiff's Jury Verdict in a Sexual Harassment Case November 19, 2020

The Second Circuit, in Legg v. Ulster County , 2020 U.S. App. LEXIS 34095 (2d Cir. Oct. 2020), refused to vacate a jury’s verdict in favor of four female employees of the Ulster County Jail. The women ...

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New York State Enacts Paid Sick Leave Law October 6, 2020

New York State now requires all employers to provide sick leave to its employees. The New York State Sick Leave (NYSSL) law went into effect on September 30, 2020 but employees will not be able to ...

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In Memorium of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg September 23, 2020

On Friday, September 18, 2020, the legal community lost a guiding light. Throughout her entire career, Justice Ginsberg fought for the law to achieve its promise of equality and fairness. Nowhere was ...

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The House of Representatives Passes the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act September 18, 2020

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, the United States House of Representatives passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act by a surprisingly bi-partisan majority. The bill would require companies with more ...

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The Americans With Disabilities Act Turns 30 August 4, 2020

This year marks the 30 th anniversary of a major milestone in our nation’s history – the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“the “ADA”). Banning discrimination on the basis of disability ...

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