As of September 7, 2018, New York’s Civil Service Law now extends disciplinary protections to public employees in the labor class. On that date, Governor Cuomo signed off on an amendment to Civil Service Law Section 75, which has long established procedures for disciplining many governmental employees in the State. Before this recent amendment, most … Read more
According to EEOC statistics, retaliation is the most common basis for discrimination or harassment claims against employers. Retaliation occurs when an employer takes an adverse employment action against an employee for filing a complaint or otherwise participating in protected activity. Adverse actions include firing, giving undesirable assignments, and harassment. A retaliation claim can be asserted … Read more
On May 22, 2018, I presented a complimentary webinar called “Conducting Your Next Reduction in Force.” For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. Click here to watch the webinar now. In the webinar, I discuss: Selection Procedures Notice Requirements Severance Programs … Read more