On July 29, 2021, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced that it will rescind, “The Joint Employer Final Rule” which defined “joint employer” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL formally published the “Rescission Final Rule” on July 30, 2021, and it becomes effective on September 28, 2021. Prior Status of […]
New Action filed in the Eastern District of New York Choukroun v. Island Exterior Fabricators LLC, Civil Case No.:21-cv-4280 On July 30, 2021, Plaintiff Choukroun filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of New York against ISLAND EXTERIOR FABRICATORS LLC (“Defendant”), alleging upon knowledge as to himself and his own actions and upon information and […]
As we approach the one-and-a-half-year mark since the United States shut down due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, more and more companies are moving away from the new norm of working from home. This brings a slew of new questions that must be answered, and important decisions that must be made, regarding the vaccination statuses of […]
Concerns about gender discrimination and sexual discrimination are common in the modern workplace. Is there a difference between the two and what do you need to know if either affects you? Some use the terms “gender discrimination” and “sexual harassment” interchangeably but they are not the same. Understanding the difference helps you navigate your complex […]
On July 9, 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy which provided sweeping initiatives designed to promote workers’ interests, and competition. More specifically, the Order includes, “72 initiatives by more than a dozen federal agencies to promptly tackle some of the most pressing competition problems across our economy.”[1] […]
Do you have an expectation of privacy for employee work emails? Should you anticipate your employer reading your emails and other messages even if they have nothing to do with work? According to the law, yes, your employer can read your emails. And employees have no expectation of privacy in the workplace. Employers can legally […]
The COVID-19 Pandemic changed everyone’s lives. Some changes, like working from home, online schooling, and social distancing, became prominent topics of everyday conversation. Now, while restrictions continue to lessen on a seemingly daily basis, there is one group of people whom many took for granted during the height of the pandemic. Those people are the […]
New Action filed in the Southern District of New York Stephens v. Create Restaurants NY Inc., and NYC 004 213 E 45th St NY LLC, Civil Case No.:21-cv-05846 On July 7, 2021, Plaintiff Stephens filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against CREATE RESTAURENTS NY INC. (“Create”), and NYC 004 213 E […]
New Action filed in the Southern District of New York Argudo v. Rugo, LLC d/b/a Portofino Restaurant, and Mario Rugova, individually, Civil Case No.:21-cv-5511 On June 23, 2021, Plaintiff Argudo filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against RUGO LLC d/b/a PORTOFINO RESTAURANT (“Portofino”), and MARIO RUGOVA, individually, (collectively, where appropriate, as […]
New Action filed in the Eastern District of New York Hernandez and Nunez, v. 23 North Park Avenue Pub Inc., d/b/a Kasey’s Kitchen & Cocktails, and 44 Tap House Inc., d/b/a Craft Kitchen & Taphouse, and Anthony Geraci, individually, and Thomas McNicholas, individually, and Daniel Quinn, individually, and Mannase Suazo, individually, and Thomas Garrett, individually, […]
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