I think it is, yes. If you two were family, or romantic, then probably not, but the law still doesn’t care about “just roommates.” We protect all...

Tell your lawyer $20,000 appears insufficient and explain why. Listen to his or her answer. Then get a second opinion from another lawyer. Be...

What did the company do wrong? Typically, the relationship has to be unwanted, imposed on the subordinate as if it is a condition of employment,...

Start by collecting the claim correspondence and fill policy (with coverage forms). Next find a policyholder litigator to review everything to...

Can you? Yes. There is no law that prevents you from searching and accepting a conditional offer (or actual offer) of employment when employed in...

No, not unless you have some factual basis to infer that your manager did so because of your protected class (race, age, disability, religion,...

Your use of the phrases “former boss” and “paycheck” implies that you were not a real independent contractor. If you were, you would have said “my...

This is a first. NY regulates child performance employers, and recently added child models, but I don’t think anyone was thinking a minor could...

Mr. Kennedy is absolutely correct, but i’d add that may consider reporting your concerns about the employer’s subterfuge to inflate certified staff...

You did report something? To whom? NY law is generally broader than its federal counterparts on all fronts. Worksite sexual harassment complaints...