Recent media coverage related to sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior in the workplace has lawmakers paying attention. Now, there are efforts underway to put an end to employers forcing employees to arbitrate matters related to sexual harassment out of court. For years, employers have built clauses into employment contracts requiring arbitration and other alternative dispute […]
Borrelli & Associates P.L.L.C. is one of the most effective firms to hire in your fight against unpaid wages and overtime pay. Government agencies are overwhelmed and understaffed in these areas as explained in the linked article. Contact us to fight for your unpaid wages and overtime pay at (516) 248-5550, (212) 679-5000, (516) ABOGADO. […]
On October 26, 2017, the Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 was passed into law. The new law provides more protections for whistleblowers that report fraud, waste, and abuse in the federal government. Some of these protections include: providing the Office of Special Counsel more access to information in order to fully conduct […]
Most of us can imagine it in our heads – construction workers sitting on the side of the road digging into their lunch pails, or people in business suits heading out to grab a bite of something nearby, enjoying the sun before returning to finish the workday. It’s a scene that plays out in offices […]
On December 5, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in connection with the sharing or “pooling” of tips. Specifically, the goal of the proposed rule is to abolish a 2011 tip regulation that restricted the “pooling” of tips. Under the current federal rule, a tip pool may not […]
OSHA, which stands for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, is responsible for overseeing safety and health in the workplace. The organization has a number of rules and regulations focused on creating and maintaining a safe work environment. The agency is concerned about both the physical and emotional well-being of our US employees. As an […]
Inappropriate behavior in the workplace has been a hot topic in the news lately, but calling attention to the trend can only go so far when it comes to your own personal situation. Every employer is responsible for providing employees with a safe, professional, and well-functioning workplace. Companies need to have policies in place that […]
This case is being brought by lead plaintiff Mark Janus, who is a child support specialist for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and pays an agency fee to the union AFSCME. He believes that paying agency fees for activities related to terms and conditions of employment in the public-sector is inherently political […]
Good news for workers on Long Island. Effective December 31, 2017, the minimum wage on Long Island will increase from $10.00 to $11.00 for 2018. For fast food workers, the minimum wage on Long Island will increase from $10.75 to $11.75. The law also requires employers to post a notice issued by the Department of […]
Right-to-work laws do not literally give someone the “right to work.” Rather, they prohibit union security agreements in the workplace. This means that in states that have these laws, employees that have a union in their workplace are not required to pay, as a condition of employment, any union dues or agency (also called fair-share) […]
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