Depending on where you work, there is a chance you will be asked to attend an event during non-work hours. This sometimes happens during the holiday season, when companies reward employees for a year of work well done, but it can also take place any time throughout the year, especially if the company is trying […]
Sexual harassment occurs more frequently than employers like to admit, but it is one of the most difficult accusations for an employee to prove. In many instances of sexual harassment, there are only two people present when the event occurs. This means cases are often an issue of “he said she said,” which puts both […]
The image is as ubiquitous as the working man or woman’s day itself: punching the time clock at the end of the day and heading out to the freedom and fun you have when you are not on the job. Many companies utilize time clocks to ensure employees’ hours are accurate and that work hours […]
There have been a lot of recent public discussions concerning equal pay for equal work and other laws regarding employment discrimination based on gender. Employers must pay men and women the same wages or salary if they are equally qualified and doing the same work. This does not mean they must have the job title, […]
Premnarine Narain v. OTG Management Inc., and OTG Management JFK, LLC, and OTG Management T8 LLC., Case No. 15-cv-952 On February 24, 2015, Lead Plaintiff Premnarine Narain on behalf of himself and those similarly situated filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Eastern District of New York vs. OTG […]
Joysel Lopez v. Overtime 1st Ave Corp, Case No. 15-00820 On February 4, 2015, Lead Plaintiff Joysel Lopez on behalf of himself and those similarly situated filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Southern District of New York vs. Overtime 1st Ave Corp d/b/a Prime One 16. Mr. Lopez […]
Sheena Hudson v. Cornell University et al., Case No. 15-1196 On February 16, 2015, Lead Plaintiff Sheena Hudson on behalf of herself and those similarly situated filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Southern District of New York vs. Cornell University and Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College […]
Nick Gioules v. Rite Aid of New York, Inc. and Rite Aid Corporation, Case No.15-1099 On March 3, 2015, Lead Plaintiff Nick Gioules on behalf of himself and those similarly situated filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Eastern District of New York vs. Rite Aid of New York, […]
Applying for a new job is frustrating enough without worrying whether a former employer will give you a bad reference. This is especially true if you have had positive employment experiences since a negative one, but that mistake in your past could prevent you from landing your dream job now. If you suspect a former […]
Employment decisions based on a person’s age are illegal. What can you do if you suspect you were turned down for a job because of your age? In order to take legal action based on age discrimination, you must prove your age was the reason for the employment decision. For instance, if you are over […]
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