Your employer may sometimes expect you to put in additional time outside of your regular hours-even if they will not pay you for it. Or, perhaps they do compensate you for these hours, but not with the standard time-and-a-half expected for overtime wages. Both of these situations can frustrate you and leave you questioning whether…

Fringe benefits are extra forms of compensation an employer provides in addition to your salary or hourly pay. Regular benefits are the standard benefits that make up the basic structure of most compensation packages. The main difference is simple: regular benefits form the core of your employment package, while fringe benefits are additional perks offered…

Disparate treatment is a form of workplace discrimination that occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant less favorably because of race, gender, age, religion, or another protected characteristic. When an employer deliberately treats someone differently based on a protected trait, that conduct may violate anti-discrimination laws. This concept focuses on intentional actions…

Employees and job applicants often face unfair treatment when an employer misuses arrest or conviction information during the hiring process. At Katz Melinger PLLC, our employment lawyers represent workers whose rights are jeopardized by unlawful background-check practices and employment decisions. Understanding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines and how they interact with federal, New…

Katz Melinger PLLC is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized with the Law Firm 500 Award, ranking among the fastest-growing law firms in the United States. This honor reflects the trust our clients place in us, the dedication of our team, and the steady growth that has come from standing by our…

The first step towards seeking justice is recognizing workplace discrimination. Signs of workplace discrimination can include: Unequal pay for similar work Disparities in promotions Isolation or exclusion Differential treatment Harassment or bullying targeted at employees from specific groups Negative performance evaluations unrelated to actual performance Biased hiring practices A toxic work environment where discriminatory behavior…

New York City has taken a significant step in strengthening workers’ rights by introducing a private right of action under the Earned Sick and Safe Time Act (ESSTA).   This change allows employees to sue their employers directly in court for alleged ESSTA violations, marking a major shift in enforcement and expanding workers’ legal options…