Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the happiest times in your life, but if your employer is acting out in response to the news of your pregnancy, things can get stressful. If you find yourself in a difficult situation at work because of pregnancy you must do what is necessary to protect your unborn […]
Have you been asked by your employer to sign a contract or take action that you believe might break the law? Here’s what you should know: First and foremost, if you knowingly break the law while working, you can be held responsible. This is true even if an action is considered company policy or a […]
Gathering around the water cooler and “venting” about nasty bosses or unreasonable supervisors is an age-old tradition. Unfortunately, it is one that can get you into a bind and ruin your professional relationships. As tempting as it might be to complain about your boss to co-workers or anyone else in your company, you should avoid […]
It’s that time of year – the time when there seems to be a different social event every evening. In addition to getting together with friends and loved ones this holiday season, you will likely attend an office holiday party. Holiday parties can get dicey – employees overindulge, resulting in NSFW behavior, or parties are […]
What are Your Employment Rights as a Service Member?As a member of the United States military, you have earned certain employment rights and job protections not afforded to non-military members. These rights and protections are covered under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The laws within this act were designed to ensure […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law passed to protect the rights of people with disabilities. Part of the law covers discrimination in the workplace. The law ensures that if a disabled person is otherwise qualified to perform a job, an employer with 15 or more employees is legally obligated to make a […]
New Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New YorkLaura Indelicato v. Catholic Health System of Long Island, Inc., et al., Case No. 14-cv-06522 On November 5, 2014, Lead Plaintiff Laura Indelicato on behalf of herself and those similarly situated filed a collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Eastern District of […]
New Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New York Otilio Rivera, et al. v. H & F Athletics, Inc., et al., Case No. 14-cv-5993 On October 10, 2014, Lead Plaintiff Otilio Rivera on behalf of himself and those similarly situated filed a collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Eastern District […]
New Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New York Miguel Palacios v. Blue Star Meat Corp., et al., Case No. 14-cv-7765 On September 25, 2014, Lead Plaintiff Miguel Palacios on behalf of himself and those similarly situated filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Southern District of […]
New Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New York Juan Robles v. NY Community Financial, LLC, et al., Case No. 14-cv-5835 On October 6, 2014, Lead Plaintiff Juan Robles on behalf of himself and those similarly situated filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Eastern District of […]
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