Despite laws in place to protect employees against discrimination and harassment in the workplace, there are still people who don’t report their experiences because they are afraid of what could happen to them. Consider the recent developments in Hollywood. Several actresses have come forward with sexual harassment allegations years after the experiences occurred. Many of […]
Most people understand that many forms of harassment are illegal in the workplace, but they might not be aware that laws regarding harassment might also apply to the mental or emotional variety. Mental or emotional harassment, better known as workplace bullying, occurs when someone is threatened, intimidated, humiliated or otherwise verbally abused in a way […]
New Class and Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New YorkGittens v. 7-Eleven, Inc. Docket No.: 2:17-CV-06378 On November 1, 2017, Plaintiff Shakeira Gittens, on behalf of herself and those similarly situated, filed a collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Eastern District of New York against 7-Eleven, Inc. The complaint alleges […]
New Collective/ Class Action for Landscapers of Morano Landscape Garden Designs, Ltd. et al. Filed in the Southern District of New York Chavez et al v. Morano Landscape Garden Designs, LTD. et a.l Case No.: 7:17-CV-08484 On November 2, 2017, Plaintiff Elsa Chavez, individually only, and Carlo Escamilla, on behalf of himself, individually, and also […]
Being harassed on the job is one of the worst things that can happen as an employee. When that harassment is sexual in nature, it can feel even worse. Your first instinct might be to give your notice and run in the other direction – completely understandable because nobody wants to feel victimized when they […]
New Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New YorkKenroy Andre Brown v. Michael Della Vecchia & Son Inc. et al Case No.: 1:17-CV-06094 On October 18, 2017, Plaintiff Kenroy Andre Brown, on behalf of himself and those similarly situated, filed a collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Eastern District of New […]
In an effort to spread the word and educate employees about their protections under the city’s Human Rights Law, New York has launched a print advertising campaign concerning the law. The ad campaign is an effort to educate workers in the city about their rights and includes more than 2000 placards located in subways and […]
New Class Action filed in the Southern District of New York Gerson Venitez v. Orfino’s Restaurant, Inc. Docket No.: 17-cv-7330 On September 27, 2017, Lead Plaintiff Gerson Venitez, on behalf of himself and those similarly situated, filed a class action lawsuit in United States District Court – Southern District of New York against Orfino’s Restaurant, Inc. […]
Domestic violence happens in the home, but it affects every aspect of a victim’s life. This is especially true when it comes to work. Someone who is being abused by someone in their home might find it difficult to function in the workplace. Even if they manage the emotional aspects of their abuse, there are […]
The start of your first job is one of the most exciting times in your life, but it can also be intimidating. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done to prepare or how qualified you are for the job, there’s still a lot that can go wrong. Those who are new to the workforce are especially […]
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