Chances are you’ve heard the term, “employment at will,” or seen it written in an employee handbook or on a job application at one time or another. Knowing what it means can help you understand your rights and know when you are eligible to take legal action against an employer. Employment at will means an […]
When you accept a job you are obligated to abide by the company’s policies and procedures, including their rules related to employee appearance. However, what happens when your employer institutes a new rule after you are employed and that rule requires you to drastically change your appearance? It is possible for an employer to grandfather […]
New Collective Action in the Southern District Of New York Tutsky v. MTC Limousine & Corporate Coach, Inc., et al., Case No. 7:14-cv-03408 On May 9, 2014, Lead Plaintiff, Ronald Tutsky on behalf of himself and those similarly situated filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Southern District of […]
Has your employer ever asked you to attend a special event or gathering during unscheduled hours? You are not alone. Many people receive invitations to work events that are billed as a reward for hard work or an opportunity to get to know co-workers outside of the office. Though the events are sold as fun-filled […]
Non-compete agreements are fairly common in the business world, but not every company uses them in the same manner. In some cases, employers expect unreasonable promises from employees. You might feel uncomfortable committing to a non-compete, assuming it will limit your professional opportunities. What should you know if your employer asks you to sign a […]
Do you work for an employer that is not located in the community in which you live? Do you commute several hours each day to work or stay overnight during the week to accommodate your commute and return home when your work week is complete? Do you work outside of the state in which you […]
It’s the time of year when high school and college students take a break from hitting the books and head out into the world to make some cash. Summer jobs include everything from lifeguarding at the neighborhood pool to working at the mall to counseling at a summer camp. These jobs are a great opportunity […]
In 2013, it was held that an unpaid intern working in New York City did not have a right to sue for sexual harassment because she was not an “employee” under the City’s Human Rights Law. Since the classification of “employee” did not apply to unpaid interns, such interns also did not have standing to […]
In early March, the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) conducted hearings regarding Northwestern University’s Football Players bid to form a union. The prevailing issue that arose in the players’ request to form a union is whether college athletes are considered “employees” within the meaning of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). The University argued that […]
If you have problems with your employer, it is often hard to decide to contact an attorney and bring a case. Likewise, it is just as hard, if not harder, to find time during the day to contact your attorney with information and to receive updates. It might be tempting to do it from your […]
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