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Can You Sue for Emotional Distress

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Coronavirus and Your Rights at Work Working Now and Then

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Sexual Harassment and the Future of Worker's Rights

WEBIn this essay I plan to use legal cases as well as my personal experience to argue that sexual harassment represents the biggest future issue in worker’s rights. In 2012 possibly the largest settlement in U.S. History in a sexual harassment case was reached. The case was Ani Chopourian v. Catholic Healthcare West.

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The History of Sexual Orientation Discrimination

WEBThe patchwork case law on sexual orientation discrimination poses major challenges for LGBTQ employees. Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D. Laws protect workers from racial discrimination in the workplace, unequal pay for equal work based on gender, and discrimination because of an employee’s religion.Under these laws, victims of …

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About Working Now and Then Working Now and Then

WEBWorking Now and Then is a resource for workers and those who care about them. Created by Charles Joseph, an employment lawyer with over two decades of experience, WNT helps workers protect their rights. Our Your Rights articles offer detailed information on employment law and workers’ rights, including what to do if your rights have been

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A Victory for LGBT Rights in the Workplace WNT Legal Resources

WEBBefore 2020, only half the states protected LGBT rights at work. Thanks to a landmark Supreme Court case, the law now protects LGBT employees in every state.

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How Should You Handle Sexual Harassment At Work

WEBRecord the name (s) of the harassers, the location, the targets, other witnesses, and the date, as well as any other details that could substantiate the harassment. It’s also a good idea to keep records that show you reported the harassment to a supervisor or human resources. Keep written records and notes about the company’s response to

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A Guide To Suing For Emotional Distress WNT Legal Resources

WEBThe damages in an emotional distress lawsuit depend on the facts of the case and the strength of your evidence. New York courts typically award anything from $30,000 to $200,000 or higher in damages for emotional distress. For more on how to calculate damages for emotional distress, contact an emotional distress lawyer.

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The Costs of Remote Working Working Now and Then

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New York Public Health and Safety Whistleblower Lawyer

WEBKnow Your Rights. Multiple laws at the federal and state level protect whistleblowers who speak out about public health and safety violations. Whistleblowers may be covered under different laws depending on whether they are public or private employees and the types of violations they are reporting.

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The #MeToo Movement And Workers' Rights Working Now and …

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How COVID Employer Liability Shields Could Harm Workers Rights

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Dr. Genevieve Carlton Working Now and Then

WEBAfter teaching college students about legal history, worker revolts, and science in the courtroom, she now writes about workers’ rights. At Working Now and Then, Genevieve contributes blog posts and translates complex legal topics to make them accessible to readers. Learn more about Genevieve Carlton at her website. 100%.

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New York's New Whistleblower Retaliation Protections

WEBNY Whistleblower Retaliation Law. In Oct. 2021, New York passed a new whistleblower retaliation law. The new law protects employees who report illegal activities or public safety dangers. The law expands previous protections. Prior versions of New York’s retaliation protections only applied to whistleblowers acting within the scope of their

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Surveillance, Information Gathering, and Workers’ Rights

WEBSurveillance can be a threat to worker’s rights by acting as an invasion of privacy for employees. This invasion of privacy can be present in tracking and interfere with basic human needs. Breaks, eating, restroom visits, necessary personal communications will all be subject to the increased surveillance technology can provide to employers.

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USERRA and Veteran Employee Rights WNT Legal Resources

WEBState employees are eligible for paid leave while absent from work as a result of ordered military duty. New York also grants damages for pain and suffering due to egregious veteran discrimination. A USERRA lawyer can help protect your rights as a veteran employee. Contact employment lawyer Charles Joseph for a free consultation today.

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Wage Protections for Undocumented Workers Working Now and …

WEBNew York FLSA Protections. Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York reinforced wage protections for undocumented workers. In Saavedra v. Mrs. Bloom’s Direct (2018), the court found that Luna Saavedra, an undocumented worker, was owed $25,000 in unpaid overtime and other wage violations.

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Mass Layoffs and the WARN Act in California WNT Legal Resources

WEBThe California WARN Act applies to companies with at least 75 employees, including part-time employees. The two acts also define mass layoffs differently. Under federal law, a mass layoff must affect at least a third of employees OR over 500 employees. The WARN Act CA applies when as few as 50 employees lose their job.

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Historiography Working Now and Then

WEBHistoriography of Work. The history of labor and workers has been an incredibly productive field. From foundational works to the most recent scholarship, this list collects the best academic writings on workers and the history of labor. It also includes award-winning books, including winners of the Philip Taft Prize in Labor and Working-Class

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Robotics Process Automation and Workers’ Rights

WEBRobotics process automation (RPA) is an artificial intelligence technology that is best understood in two phases. In phase one, the “robot” sits in the background of an employees computer, often without the employees knowledge, and simply observes the employee work. Every mouse movement, every click, and every letter typed is recorded

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Working Now and Then Announces 2021 Employment Law …

WEBWorking Now and Then awarded the third annual Charles E. Joseph Employment Law scholarship in May 2021. The $1,000 scholarship supports law students considering careers in plaintiffs employment law. Reagan Tillery won the scholarship for the 2021/2022 academic year. Tillery earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and …

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Working Now and Then Announces Winner of Undergraduate …

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