In this three-part series, Cheryl Rotyliano (Career Services) and Emily Rockett (IC Assistant Counsel) are partnering to help students advocate for themselves in the workplace. In this three-part series, Cheryl Rotyliano (Career Services) and Emily Rockett (IC Assistant Counsel) are partnering to help students advocate for themselves in the workplace.
Knowledge is Power: Your Legal Rights During Job Applications & Interviews
Thursday, September 24th 12-1 pm (questions 1-1:30)
Students will be given an overview of state and federal and protections pertaining to the job application and interview process, including anti-discrimination protections. Students will also be provided with resources of governing bodies with which to report discrimination if they experience it.
Knowledge is Power: Your Legal Rights During Job Offers & Negotiations
Tuesday, October 20th 12-1 pm (questions 1-1:30)
Students will be introduced to some of the terminology associated with job offers that impact workers’ rights during employment. We’ll also discuss requirements for employers to offer benefits like health insurance as well as provide gender equity under the Equal Pay Act.
Knowledge is Power: Your Legal Rights While Working
Thursday, November 12th 12-1 pm (questions 1-1:30)
Students will be given an overview of state and federal protections pertaining to employees in the workforce. This will include things like paid leave programs for life circumstances, dress codes, wages, discrimination protections, the right to concerted activity etc. Students will also be provided with resources to help them locate the appropriate governing bodies to which to report claims of mistreatment or discrimination if they experience it.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Cheryl Rotyliano at crotyliano@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-3310. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.
https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20200909135944757