Shoplifting has a huge impact on the national economy; according to the National Retail Security Survey, this practice caused $48.9 billion in losses in 2016 alone. Apart from its effect on the retail industry, shoplifting can have a lasting impact on alleged offenders. A citation or misdemeanor might not seem like a big deal, […]
When you are a paying client, it’s easy to get into the mindset that because you are paying for a service, your lawyer (or doctor or hairstylist) should be the one to magically make everything perfect for you. It’s true that when you work with a professional, you are paying for a service, which they […]
As you may know, the Bill of Rights encompasses the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution. These are considered to be among the essential freedoms guaranteed to every American, so they’re always valid—even during the zombie apocalypse. The dead could rise from their graves at any moment, so it’s important to be prepared. Read […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) takes place every October, so it’s a good time to place a spotlight on the contributions that workers with disabilities can make to the workforce and highlight the requirements of workplace inclusivity. Employers must provide employees with inclusive workplaces that are free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment. Without proper […]
Six months after being signed into New York state law, the one-year look-back period provision of the Child Victims Act finally went into effect on August 14, 2019. The new legislation extends the New York statute of limitations for child sex abuse survivors to file claims against private or public institutions responsible for past abuse […]
Women face discrimination in all fields, but the issue manifests itself differently from one industry to the next. In law, it’s most evident in the persistent gender pay gap; today’s female attorneys earn tens of thousands less per year than their male counterparts. Female attorneys are also less likely to feel satisfied with their earnings. […]
Most companies offer six holidays off for their employees each year: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Although these holidays are widely recognized, companies aren’t legally obligated to pay nonexempt employees for office closures. Holiday pay for nonexempt and exempt employees Legally, companies can handle holiday pay for exempt […]
The month of November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness Month. This year’s focus is on adoption of children who are currently in foster care. Adoptive parents play an important role in providing a foster child with a permanent and safe home in which to thrive. In the United States, there are nearly 70,000 foster […]
With the holiday season underway, retailers are offering motivated shoppers deals on electronics, toys, clothes, and other hot-ticket items. Shopping days like Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday have become like holidays themselves, with the National Retail Federation estimating that more than 164 million consumers will shop Thanksgiving weekend through Monday. Due to […]
Since taking office, the Trump administration has made several changes that have impacted people in the LGBTQ community including rescinding protections for transgender youth in schools, and attempting to bar transgender people from serving in the military. Many members of the LGBTQ community have raised concerns that reversals by the administration are designed to roll back […]