New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced a new plan to protect low-wage immigrant workers from wage theft. The plan was announced during his annual State of the State speech in mid-January and included the news his administration would sponsor temporary visas for any undocumented immigrant able to show he or she was subjected to […]
If you are a job hunter, you already know how intimidating an experience the interview can be. Answering detailed questions about your work history and professional goals is enough to drive anyone into panic mode. Unfortunately, some interview questions cross boundaries that are in place to protect applicants. These illegal questions are all too common […]
It’s the time of year when retail workers are challenged the most. Dealing with sale-hungry shoppers during the busiest shopping season, not to mention working extended hours, can really put a strain on an employee. It’s important to keep in mind that even with the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season, employers must […]
It’s not unusual to call in sick to work, only to be given a hard time or greeted with a mildly hostile environment once you return. It’s something employees have been forced to put up with for years, but losing your job because you need a sick day takes things to the extreme – and […]
Laws regarding use of marijuana are changing, but does that mean employee policies regarding marijuana use must also change? In most cases, the answer is no, which means regardless whether or not it is legal to use marijuana in your state, you still need to be aware of your employer’s policies and understand using the […]
New Collective Employment Law Action filed in the Southern District of New York Miguel Hernandez, et al v. Highgate Hotels, L.P., and Highgate Holdings, Inc., and Park Central Hotel, LLC, and Mahmood Khimji, individually, and Mehdi Khimji, individually,Case No. Case 1:15-cv-08144-JGK On October 14, 2015, Lead Plaintiff Miguel Hernandez, on behalf of himself and those […]
New Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New York Eliberto Alvarez, et al v. Pronto Pizza & Grill, Inc. Case No. 15-CV-8277 On October 21, 2015, Lead Plaintiff Eliberto Alvarez, on behalf of himself and those similarly situated, filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Southern District of […]
Trends in the workplace, like anywhere else, tend to come and go. Anyone who has been a part of the workforce long enough knows there is a tendency to jump on the latest and greatest workplace innovation, no matter how silly or inefficient it might seem to employees. Workplace trends are normally harmless, no matter […]
We’ve all seen the headlines – a well-known public figure resigns from his or her job instead of being fired. In many cases, their employers had every intention of severing their business relationship, but they decided to let the employee save face. A few examples include high-ranking government officials, professional sports front office staff, and […]
New Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New York Whitney Bascome and Destiny Crespo v. RDSL Urban NY LLC, d/b/a Open Loop, New York, Case No. 15-cv-05822 On July 24, 2015, Lead Plaintiffs Whitney Bascome and Destiny Crespo, on behalf of themselves and those similarly situated, filed a class and collective action lawsuit […]
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