New Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New YorkLoren Richardson v. Regeis Care Center, LLC, and Chaim Sieger Case No: 1:16-CV-03538 On May 12, 2016 Lead Plaintiff Loren Richardson on behalf of himself and those similarly situated filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Southern District of New […]
Use of a prescription medication in the workplace is often not problematic, but it can raise an issue if an employer deems the use of a medication interferes with an employee’s ability to perform his or her job duties. Fortunately, there are laws in place to protect appropriate use of prescription medications in the workplace […]
The Americans with Disabilities (ADA) law ensures employees are protected in the workplace and accommodated by their employer when they are working with a disability. In most cases, if an employee asks for a certain accommodation, his or her employer is required by law to it. If the employee fails to make a request, an […]
Religious freedom is protected under the US Constitution, as well as several state and federal laws that protect against specific actions in the workplace that could constitute religious discrimination. This means that anyone who feels attacked, targeted, or treated differently because of his or her religion has the right to take legal action against his […]
It’s that time of year when people take a step back from their usual routine and focus on celebrating the holidays and the end of the year. In many companies, this means the annual holiday party. Whether your employer plans a festive and extravagant celebration in the spirit of the season or there is nothing […]
Many employees rely on tips from patrons to supplement their wages. As a matter of fact, there are certain industries, usually related to food services or hospitality, in which tips are the bulk of an employee’s earnings. Despite this being a common practice, there are still many employers and employees in these industries unsure how […]
Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal. It is a type of sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is not something any employee should be forced to accept or tolerate, nor is it a “part of the job” or “the price of getting ahead.” Both men […]
The stagnant economy has forced many employers to take creative action when it comes to protecting their bottom line. Unfortunately, some have gone too far and are doing things that are unethical or downright illegal. One of the most common ways employers bend the rules is in employee misclassification. Some companies, in an effort to […]
The downside of living and working in an industrialized country is that producing sometimes means polluting the environment. The government has done a great deal to control pollution and businesses are expected to adhere to laws restricting the amount of pollution they can produce in an effort to balance the needs of industrialization with the […]
If you’ve grown weary of seeing political posts when you sign onto social media you are not alone. Many people have abandoned their social media accounts or limit their use simply because they are overwhelmed with the content featured by their friends and family. On the other hand, you might be someone who welcomes debate […]
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