Posts in March, 2014

Mar 31 If You Are an Unpaid Intern, Can an Employer Discriminate Against You?

Believe it or not, until recently, it was perfectly legal for an employer to discriminate against you if you are an unpaid intern. ...

Mar 26 NYC New Paid Sick Leave Law Signed Into Law

In an indication that Mayor De Blasio is making employee rights a major priority, the first bill he signed into law last week was ...

Mar 18 Sexual Harassment Doesn't Always Involve Sex

Can you have a sexual harassment case without there being any sex involved? Absolutely! A recent case demonstrates that s exual ...

Mar 13 Social Media Can Come Back and Bite You in Employment Discrimination Actions

Are you one of the many people who now document every event in your life on social media? Your friends and family may not be the ...

Mar 12 Is It Racial Discrimination if a Black Supervisor Uses Racial Slurs to Criticize a Black Subordinate?

It is well known that a hostile work environment is present if an employer denigrates an employee's race which can lead to damages ...

Mar 07 Schwartz & Perry Wins $1.33 Million Verdict Against UPS for Sexual Harassment

Davida Perry and Brian Heller, attorneys at Schwartz Perry & Heller LLP, obtained a $1.33 million verdict against UPS in a sexual ...