Copyright is one form of intellectual property protection. When you suspect your copyright has been violated, you may be understandably upset. It is important, however, to remain calm as you evaluate your options. Far too many copyright disputes are unnecessarily escalated when they could have been amicably and simply resolved. Avoid things like contacting...
Continue reading…What Happens After You File a Complaint with the New York State Division on Human Rights?
There are both federal and state laws in place that protect people from falling victim to adverse, discriminatory employment actions. For instance, in New York, the Human Rights Law states that every citizen has an “equal opportunity to enjoy a full and productive life.” This means the law will shield you from things like...
Continue reading…Should I Sign a Non-Compete Agreement?
Receiving that job offer can bring a wave of relief and trigger a great deal of excitement. In the midst of all this, remember to take care in reviewing the employment documents you are presented by your prospective employer. These documents can have powerful implications for your employment and post-employment life. A non-compete agreement,...
Continue reading…Steps You Can Take to Prevent Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
There are both state and federal laws in place that prohibit racial discrimination in the workplace. The being said it is the responsibility of all of us, employers, employees, coworkers, to do what we can to prevent racial discrimination from occurring in the workplace. While this may involve all of confronting uncomfortable topics...
Continue reading…Common Defenses in Employment Discrimination Cases
Claims of employment discrimination or harassment in the workplace must be taken seriously. They must be evaluated in light of the totality of the circumstances. There are several types of defenses that are commonly presented by employers when faced with a claim of employment discrimination or harassment.
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How Do You Prove Employment Discrimination?
There are laws in place, both federal and state, that protect employees and prospective employees from being discriminated against based on a number of different things which place them in a protected class. Discrimination may happen in a number of different ways. If you feel like you have been discriminated against by an employer...
Continue reading…Recent Supreme Court Ruling on Title VII LGBTQ Protections
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has always provided critical protections to U.S. workers. Title VII protects individuals by prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. There have, however, been questions filtering through the court system regarding whether or not “sex” extended Title VII protections...
Continue reading…How Do You Avoid Copyright Infringement?
Copyright is a form of intellectual property protection that is designed to prevent creators from having their original works used without permission. Copyright protections extend to original works expressed in a tangible medium. Basically, anything that you can see, hear, or read has copyright protection. In this digital age, accessing and distributing works...
Continue reading…Tips for Buying a Failing Business
What factors should I consider when looking to purchase a business that is failing?
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses are struggling. Restaurants and retail stores have been particularly hurt by the business closures in effect in many states. As some sectors of the economy start to reopen,...
Continue reading…What Is the Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act?
Legislators at the state and federal have long been passing measures in an effort to protect employees across the United States from having to endure discrimination in the workplace. Discrimination based on a protected factor such as race, color, religion, and national origin have a more established presence in U.S. law. More recent legislative...
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