I was transferred after I complained about harassment. Is this legal?
I am employed by a security company that places guards on client sites. I have been on this job site for 8 years, way [...]
About Ann Kiernan
Ann Kiernan has litigated claims of wrongful discharge and discrimination before state and federal courts and administrative matters before the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, representing both employers and employees. Ms. Kiernan co-hosted The Employee Rights Forum, a weekly radio call-in show reaching up to a half-million listeners in the New York metropolitan area, and her articles on employment law have been published in many books and magazines. Both as a firm partner and as a director, Ms. Kiernan gained solid experience in management and human resources compliance. She has worked with Fair Measures since 1997.Can my supervisor tell others that I am transgender?
I believe information from my employer's background check was disclosed to my supervisor and then to others on my team. My name change was [...]
What are rights of military spouses?
Hello, I am currently in the military, and my wife and I are getting ready to move, because I received orders. My wife was [...]
New Year Brings More Time to File Harassment Charges
In the wake of #MeToo and #TimesUp, a number of states have expanded the time limits for targets of harassment to bring legal charges. [...]
Help! I am not being paid!
Hello, I have been working as an independent contractor at a group practice. The therapist who owns the company is not paying the full [...]
Is there a statute of limitations at work?
I am being complained about for sexual harassment that happened 2 years ago. What are my rights? The accuser is a co-worker. She and [...]
Can an employee claim FMLA time off to babysit?
Can an employee claim FMLA time off to babysit children when spouse needs time to attend to sick relative? The relative's illness would qualify [...]
New York Court Defines New Standard for Harassment
If you’re a regular eNews reader, you may remember our article in August 2019, explaining that New York and California have made it easier [...]
Do I have to disclose my FMLA in an interview?
I use FMLA for my migraines and have been looking for a job closer to home. When I was interviewed and asked about my [...]
Can HR call an ex-employee for an investigation?
They called someone who no longer works for the company about me. Is that legal? Ann Kiernan replies: Yes, that is perfectly legal. A [...]