Not every employer sets out to break employment laws, but it happens more than you might think.
Most employers don’t set out to break employment laws, especially when it might mean their employees take them to court for compensation related to their wrongdoings. However, employment law can be complex, and there can be occasions when both employers and employees don’t realize laws are being broken. If you suspect your employer is breaking the law, there are many legal experts you can call upon for help. We’ve also included some of the more common examples of laws being broken below.
Not Letting You Discuss Your Salary
It might be in your best interest to contact New York attorneys when you’ve encountered a situation where your employer won’t let you discuss your salary with other employees. While you might prefer to keep your financial matters private, receiving explicit instructions not to share this information is against the law.
Every state has different employment laws, but employers cannot prohibit employees from discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about each other’s salaries in New York. This forms Section 194 of the Labor Law. However, employees do not have to discuss their wages with other employees if they don’t wish to.
Discriminating Against Workers
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