Employment Law Insights Blog | John J. Zidziunas & Associate

Tipped workers are protected by detailed rules about minimum wage, tip credits, and tip pooling. This post explains how the tip credit works, the common ways employers violate it, and how to recover wages you are owed.

Service members and veterans have strong federal protections for their jobs when military duty calls. This post explains reemployment rights, protection from discrimination, and what to do if an employer fails to honor them.

A sudden negative performance review often appears right before a demotion or termination. This post explains how employers use pretextual reviews to disguise discrimination or retaliation, and how to protect yourself when the criticism does not add up.

New pay transparency requirements give job seekers and employees more information about salaries. This post explains what employers must disclose in New York and New Jersey, how the rules help address pay discrimination, and what to do if an employer ignores them.

Employers face strict limits on what they can ask about disability and health during hiring. This post explains which questions are off limits before a job offer, what employers may ask, and how to respond when an interview crosses the line.

Many federal discrimination claims require a charge with the EEOC before you can sue. This post explains the filing process, the strict deadlines involved, and how the right-to-sue letter fits into the path toward a lawsuit.

New Jersey is an at-will employment state, but at-will does not mean an employer can fire you for any reason. This post explains the limits on at-will employment and the situations where a termination becomes legally wrongful.

Workplace bullying is harmful, but on its own it is not always illegal. This post explains the gap between bullying and unlawful harassment, when bullying crosses into a claim, and the options available to employees facing abusive treatment at work.

Employers are barred from using your genetic information or family medical history against you. This post explains the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, what employers cannot do, and how this protection matters as genetic testing becomes more common.

Most employees who work in New York City earn paid sick and safe leave they can use for illness, caregiving, or safety needs related to domestic violence. This post explains who is covered, how leave accrues, and what to do if your employer denies it.