General employee rights not to be unfairly dismissed or discriminated against. to be provided with appropriate resources and equipment. to have safe working conditions. to receive the agreed remuneration on the agreed date and time.
Common examples of hostile work environment cases include: Discriminatory jokes, racial or ethnic slurs, or derogatory name-calling. Display of offensive objects, images, or materials targeting protected groups. Intimidation tactics, mockery, or systematic insults. Unwanted physical contact or inappropriate touching.
Complaints alleging prohibited personnel practices should be directed to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). OSC receives, investigates, and prosecutes allegations of prohibited personnel practices. Information can be found at .
General employee rights not to be unfairly dismissed or discriminated against. to be provided with appropriate resources and equipment. to have safe working conditions. to receive the agreed remuneration on the agreed date and time.
Agency: New York State Department of Labor. Division: Division of Labor Standards Local Office. Phone Number: (888) 469-7365. Business Hours: Monday - Friday: AM - PM. Staff is available through the automated phone system during business hours. Call volume is often high. If you don't get through, call back later.
For example, the general principle is that an employer may not make unilateral changes to terms and conditions of employment (which include salary) unless the employee is first consulted on the proposed change, and agreement is obtained.
Annual leave during a period of notice: The employer may not force an employee to take annual leave during any period of notice, and the employee is prohibited from taking annual leave during any period of notice.
Filing a Complaint Contact the Office of the Professions complaint hotline at 1-800-442-8106, one of our regional offices, or e-mail conduct@nysed . You will be asked to fill out our complaint form.