by Stephen D. Hans | Jun 9, 2026 | Caste Discrimination Law
Lawmakers Respond to Growing Reports of Workplace Discrimination based on Caste New York state lawmakers are considering a bill that would make “caste” a protected class under state laws governing discrimination in the workplace. Caste is a societal system that labels...
by Stephen D. Hans | Apr 28, 2026 | Workplace Retaliation Protections under New York City Law
New York City Workers Afforded Additional Protection The state of New York has a long history of protecting employee rights, including the rights of workers to report illegal or unethical activity by employers, or to engage in governmental investigations of employer...
by Stephen D. Hans | Apr 20, 2026 | workplace retaliation ny
Steps Employers Can Take to Reduce the Potential Risks A single claim of workplace retaliation, even if it’s unfounded, can have a devastating impact on your business. Accordingly, it’s essential to take proactive measures to minimize the risk that an unhappy or...
by Stephen D. Hans | Apr 14, 2026 | Employment Defense Attorney
New York Law Specifically Prohibits Certain Conduct by Employers Under New York law, workers have a number of ways to seek redress when employers take punitive or retaliatory measures against them because they have engaged in certain legally protected activities. New...
by Stephen D. Hans | Apr 7, 2026 | How the New York State Whistleblower Law Affects Employers
The Protected Activities under the Act | The Process for Reporting a Violation New York has long taken an aggressive stance against punitive actions by employers against perceived whistleblowers, employees who have rightfully reported improper, unethical or illegal...
