The Family Medical Leave Act was created to help employees deal with difficult family situations that require more than just a few days away from work. Family obligations can be time-consuming and affect an employee’s frame of mind, so lawmakers designed FMLA to offer job protection for those who need to step away and deal […]
New Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New York Alvarado and Alvarado v. 2000 Auto Sales, Inc. d/b/a Smith Haven Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, and Chris Markakis, individually Case No.: 2:18-cv-02370 On April 23, 2018, Plaintiffs filed a civil action against their employer, 2000 Auto Sales Inc. d/b/a Smith Haven Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram […]
On April 2, 2018, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that service advisors at auto dealerships are exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). In this case, Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, the question revolved around whether service advisors were considered salespeople under the FLSA, which would make them exempt or ineligible for […]
Some employers offer benefits related to the education of employees. Companies provide this type of benefit because they know it is something that attracts the best and brightest in the industry, and a more educated employee is advantageous for the company. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement and one you should consider when searching for a […]
As previously reported on this website, in Esperanza v. Dyckman Bar, Corp. et al, on November 10, 2017, Lead Plaintiff Ms. Esperanza, 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 against her employer, Dyckman Bar, Corp. and […]
At private universities across the country, graduate students who work as teaching and research assistants are attempting to unionize in the hopes of being able to collectively-bargain for increased stipends, better health benefits, and transparent grievance procedures, among other issues. In order for a union to gain recognition in a private employment setting, a minimum […]
New Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New York Rafique v. Isham Broadway Pharmacy, Inc., and Satyanarayana Nekkanti, individually Case No.: 1:18-cv-02801 On March 30, 2018, Lead Plaintiff Mr. Rafique, filed a civil action lawsuit in United States District Court – Southern District of New York against Isham Broadway Pharmacy, Inc. and Satyanarayana Nekkanti. […]
A job interview is one of the most stressful parts of job hunting. Despite the excitement and opportunity of being offered the job, the initial stages of meeting a potential employer and making a good impression are tough. The last thing anyone wants is more stress from inappropriate or illegal questions during the interview. Everyone […]
New Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New York Liberty v. Northwell Health, Inc. d/b/a North Shore University Hospital Case No.: 2:18-cv-01633 On March 15, 2018, Plaintiff Ms. Liberty, filed a civil action lawsuit in United States District Court – Eastern District of New York against her employer, Northwell Health, Inc. d/b/a North Shore […]
Telecommuting has grown in popularity in the last decade. This is due in part to the fact that the internet and other communication technology has made it so much easier for people to work from home. Telecommuting is a great way to allow employees freedom and flexibility, while still ensuring they are able to meet […]
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