Rochester Employment & Immigration Blawg

Common Question Regarding Unemployment BenefitsMy clients regularly have questions regarding their eligibility for unemployment benefits. Fortunately the New York State Department has a great website that answer many of the most common questions https://www.labor.ny.gov/unemploymentassistance.shtm The following is some of the routine questions that many folks have when learning about the process for filing for unemployment benefits.When should you file for unemployment benefits?I tell clients to...

Often times I meet with clients who believe they have not been paid properly. Employees in New York are eligible to file claims against their current or former employers if they believe they are owed wages. The following blog will deal with some of the frequent questions that clients have about filing a claim for unpaid wages. As always this blog is not a substitute for legal advice rather it is meant as a starting point in helping to inform New York employees of their workplace rights. For lega...

New York State has the distinction of being the first state in the nation to enact a Human Rights Law. In doing so, New York also became the first state to establish a permanent agency to enforce such legislation. This law prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, credit, places of public accommodations, and non-sectarian educational institutions, based on age, race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military status, and other specified classes.

Statute of Limitations. It's important to file your claim in a timely manor.