New Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New York Fito Emerito Diaz-Benegas v. 147th St. Corporation and Langsam Property Services Corporation, and Jose Gonzales., Case No: 16-CV-00172 On January 8, 2016, Lead Plaintiff Fito Emerito Diaz-Benegas, on behalf of himself and those similarly situated, filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United […]
New Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New York Mhamed Ata v. St. George Treats, Inc. and Rammon Kamal, Case No: 16-CV00563 On January 3, 2016, Lead Plaintiff Mhamed Ata, on behalf of himself and those similarly situated, filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Eastern District […]
Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New York Yunior Aquino v. Fort Washington Auto Body Corp and Thomas Surdak, Case No.: 16-CV-00390 On January 19, 2016, Lead Plaintiff Yunior Aquino, on behalf of himself and those similarly situated, filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Southern District […]
Businesses are always looking for new ways to attract and keep the best employees in their industry and benefits are one of the most powerful tools they have available. The New Year brings new trends and benefits, and if you are lucky, your employer will offer one or more ways to boost your loyalty to […]
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 […]
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