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 […]
As previously reported on this website, in Brown v. Michael Della Vecchia & Son Inc. et al.,(Case No.: 1:17-CV-06094) on October 18, 2017, Lead Plaintiff Mr. Brown, 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 against Michael […]
Judge grants Conditional Certification of Collective Action in the Eastern District of New York As previously reported on this website, in Henry v. Prishtina Construction Designs, Inc., on August 25, 2017, Lead Plaintiff Mr. Henry, on behalf of himself and those similarly situated, filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court […]
New Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New York Smajlaj v. Pritchard Industries, Inc. Case No.: 1:18-cv-02243 On March 13, 2018, Lead Plaintiff Mr. Smajlaj, 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 against his employer, […]
As we previewed in our earlier post LGBTQ Rights and the Workplace, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York has released its decision in Zarda v. Altitude Express, holding that sexual orientation discrimination is considered sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sex discrimination is one of the […]
Within the last six years, at least 1,000 New York State government employees have made sexual harassment complaints regarding incidents in the workplace. According to a recent Politico report, New York State taxpayers have paid at least $6.4 million for settlements connected to these complaints since 2012. This amount is comprised of 54 cases settled for a […]
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