Working: Now and Then

Working: Now and Then is a resource for workers on their rights. Learn about employment law, labor history, and more.

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Working: Now and Then
Your resource on employment law, the history of working, and your rights.
Reach out to us for help with any New York employment violation.
Or stop by to learn about farmers, factory workers, and worker protests.
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My answer to I have a friend who works as a server at a cafe/restaurant and does not get paid a salary. His total income comes solely from tips. Is this legal? https://t.co/6tIOpZFbHr

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My answer to My boss fired me when he found out I was sleeping with his daughter, do I have any recourse? Is this legal? https://t.co/5vPpnjV1zi

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My answer to Is it good to report my junior boss to the seniors that he is sexually harassing me which is the reason my performance is bad? https://t.co/uLcE51buzv

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My answer to What repercussions can a NY state company face if they do not pay a terminated employee’s wages? https://t.co/5j48h8d2Tn

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My answer to Is it harassment for a boss to call you on his personal cellphone to ask you questions he could easily find out himself? https://t.co/SLPFOBr9zl

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What is age discrimination, anyway? If you're wondering, read our article in Top Resume: https://t.co/gzt8HYoGDQ
#AgeDiscrimination #KnowYourRights #WorkplaceDiscrimination

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My answer to What are some frequently asked questions about employment law? https://t.co/p6wguI6d6C

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What You Should Know About the Impact of the Lapse in Appropriations on EEOC Timelines https://t.co/DxzqGUsAB7 via @Granicus

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Last week, the Supreme Court clarified that the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) applies to all public sector employers regardless of size. Find more about the laws prohibiting age discrimination at https://t.co/iRWCQVdxNc

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Behind the Scenes: What an Employment Lawyer Wants You To Know About Wor... https://t.co/eVkA869s39 via @YouTube

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You can read about the laws protecting you from unequal pay at https://t.co/0WPxkZJCf9

[Tides of History @labour_history]

On #EqualPayDay, read how Barbara Castle threatened to sink the Labour Government - if they didn't sign up to the Equal Pay Act.

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Google Overhauls Sexual Misconduct Policy After Employee Walkout https://t.co/vSV0txdltM

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My answer to If I'm paid an unchanging monthly salary but I'm being asked to work more and more hours, at what point should I point out that I'm effectively making less than minimum wage? Is it legal that they do this? https://t.co/0Hw8K0oEZr

[Working Class History @wrkclasshistory]

#OtD 1 Nov 1919 425,000 miners across the US went on strike for a 30 hour week and a 60% wage increase. The strike was banned by the government, who moved in federal troops, and the union caved, calling off the strike. https://t.co/BZrOUZZZWs

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Today 1938-The Fair Labor Standards Act took effect, creating a federal right to a minimum wage and overtime and also banning child labor. You can read about your protections under this Act at https://t.co/132efmLYn6

[Working Class History @wrkclasshistory]

#OtD 24 Oct 1975, 90% of women in Iceland went on general strike for equality with men. Working women stayed home, and house workers refused to cook, clean and look after children. Today Iceland has the lowest gender inequality in the world #herstory https://t.co/hJGEObHEhR

[Bloomberg Law @BLaw]

BREAKING: Justice Department asks Supreme Court to rule businesses can discriminate against workers based on their sexual orientation, gender identity without violating federal law. https://t.co/5DGvkfuBRd

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My answer to What if I already have a working visa, but my employer wants to cancel it because of some issues, and can my employer really do that? https://t.co/9YhwOa6vAg

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You can also read about the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act at https://t.co/CKBN0EC94u

[City of New York @nycgov]

DYK? On May 9, 2018, @NYCMayor de Blasio signed the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act. Learn more: https://t.co/nQyeX2jnH5

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You can read about your legal protections against pregnancy discrimination in NYC at https://t.co/WM0RHiSpT0

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Some women experience pregnancy discrimination as a force that knocks them off the career ladder. But for women who work in physically demanding jobs, the discrimination can have life-or-death stakes https://t.co/OguYDN9vMj