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Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Employment Law Claims in New York
By Bryan Arcé | Published January 18, 2016
Like many types of lawsuits, employment law claims have a statute of limitations for when you can file a lawsuit. The statute of…
Is Depression Covered Under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
By Bryan Arcé | Published January 10, 2016
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a disability is defined as any physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity. While…
Understanding the Noncompete Agreement in Your Severance Package
By Bryan Arcé | Published January 10, 2016
One of the most common parts of a severance package in New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania is a noncompete agreement. By having…
Philadelphia Transgender Man Sues Giant Food Store for Discrimination
By Bryan Arcé | Published December 1, 2015
The transgender community has come a long way in terms of public acceptance and stigma reduction. Still, there is work to be done for the community. The case…
New York Times Reports on Discrimination Exposed Through Fake Cover Letters
By Bryan Arcé |
In a shocking piece of research by students at Rutgers and Syracuse University, employers were shown to discriminate against potential…
Hostile Work Environments and The Whistleblower Protection Act: The Merit Systems Protection Board Rules
By Bryan Arcé | Published October 19, 2015
A hostile work environment is defined as “a work environment which promotes or permits discriminatory behavior towards an employee or class of employees…
Understanding Hostile Work Environment Law and Retaliation In Philadelphia: Are You Being Treated Illegally?
By Bryan Arcé | Published October 6, 2015
“Hostile work environment” is an often misunderstood term. While unfair, being treated poorly at work is not immediately illegal — so long as the cause…
Now Dads are Starting to Claim Employment Discrimination in NYC and Across the Country
By Bryan Arcé | Published September 21, 2015
It is a generally accepted fact that women are frequently discriminated against for being working mothers – underpaid, overworked, and denied…
Resources for Victims of Sexual Harassment in New York City
By Bryan Arcé | Published September 7, 2015
Being a victim of sexual harassment, abuse or assault is a traumatizing and humiliating experience. The stakes are even higher when…
New York City Sexual Harassment News: Transit Workers Union Official’s Ruling Overturned by Appellate Court
By Bryan Arcé | Published August 24, 2015
In a victory for New York City sexual harassment victims, a panel of five appellate judges has overturned an arbitrator’s ruling that led a…
Statutes of Limitations for Employees Filing a Sexual Harassment Claim in Philadelphia, PA
By Bryan Arcé | Published August 10, 2015
If you suspect you’ve been a victim of sexual harassment in your Philadelphia workplace, there a few reasons you should pursue legal action right away. First, you want…
New Jersey Employment Lawsuit Alleges Cop Sent Racist and Homophobic Text Messages
By Bryan Arcé | Published March 19, 2015
Victor “Buddy” Amato, one of New Jersey’s most visible animal control officers, has resigned following a NJ discrimination lawsuit alleging he…
The Plight of Pregnant Workers Across the Country – and How New Jersey Residents are Affected
By Bryan Arcé | Published March 19, 2015
Pregnancy discrimination is getting more and more media attention lately, thanks to cases like Jamie Cole’s and…
Federal Judge Allows New Jersey Racial Discrimination Contractor Case Against FAA to Proceed
By Bryan Arcé | Published December 26, 2014
Think contractors don’t have any workplace rights? Think again. Our New Jersey discrimination lawyers are pleased to report that a federal judge…
Petra Rietschel v. Maimonides Medical Center
By Bryan Arcé | Published July 27, 2014
Petra Rietschel v. Maimonides Medical Center ( New York Appellate Court, 2nd Dep’t ) Labor & Employment law attorney Bryan Arcé successfully…
Santos v. Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
By Bryan Arcé | Published July 27, 2014
NYLJ, Oct. 19, 2010 (Supreme Ct., Kings Co., September 17, 2010) Click Here for Article N.Y. Supreme Court Justice Mark I. Partnow rejected a motion to dismiss…