By: Joseph W. Carbonaro, Esq. & H. Geoffrey Langner -1 On July 29, 2015, New York City enacted a law that prevents employers from asking job applicants in the initial hiring stage if they have a criminal record. The law is commonly and accurately called the “Fair Chance Act.” Before its passage, many employers refused to hire applicants (or fired current employees) because of a criminal record despite their qualifications for the job. Now, applicants and current employees with a criminal …
New York and LA Big Law Firms Sell Out By Representing Russian Banks: Shame On Them
From the Desk of Joe Carbonaro Some big Law firms in New York and LA have sold out again, this time agreeing to represent Russian interests in this time of global crises. In my opinion, this is reprehensible. I represent people and companies that have legal problems. Many are well-founded, many are not. I do it because I believe in the system of justice we have established here for 250 years. I also do it for a living, because, like everyone else, I have to …
Are You A Teacher in Danger of Losing Your Job?
If you are a teacher in danger of losing your job, NYC Education and Employment Lawyer Joseph Carbonaro is here to help. With extensive experience in education law representing both teachers and school systems, Joe knows the ins and outs of education law from both sides. Knowing when to fight vs. when to negotiate is crucial. Know this: You do have rights as a New York teacher under Education Law Section 3020A: rights to a lawyer, rights to a hearing, rights to call on an impartial arbitrator, …
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Are You Being Sexually Harassed At Work?
You might think that bullying only happens on school playgrounds or over social media, but bullying can occur anywhere, even in your workplace. That continuously rude co-worker or overbearing boss is most likely bullying you, but if those comments are lewd or inappropriate, they may be guilty of sexual harassment as well. So, are you being sexually harassed at work? Chances are if you feel like you are there is a good chance that you are. Any employee working in the State of New York is entitled …
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Did I Lose My Job Because Of My Age?
"Respect your elders". This is a common phrase many of us heard from our parents or grandparents. In today's culture, we do anything but. This is evident in how the elderly are treated- or should I say mistreated- in nursing homes, in our medical system, on the phone with customer service agents, and in the grocery store. We live in an ageism culture where stereotyping and discriminating against individuals or groups on the basis of their age runs rampant. The workplace is now another channel …
