One of the most intimidating workplace occurrences is a human resources investigation. What do you need to know if you are the target of an HR investigation? What is Human Resources? Your employer’s human resources or HR department performs a variety of functions. They are responsible for onboarding new hires and off-boarding employees that are […]
Minimum Wage Increase The New Year ushered in changes for New York workers. These changes include an increase in the minimum wage and new sick leave law. New York is one of several states that guarantee pay for workers recovering from an illness, caring for a sick family member, or seeking treatment for a variety […]
New Action filed in the Southern District Of New York Quinones, Jr., v. UMVLT LLC, d/b/a Aspiris., and Joshua Hamel, individually, and Michael Steffe, individually, Civil Case No.:21-cv-184 On January 8, 2021, Plaintiff Quinones, Jr. filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court Southern District of New York against UMVLT LLC d/b/a ASPIRIS, (“Aspiris”), […]
Tejada v. La Selecta Bakery, Inc., Case No :17-cv-05882-CBA-RER Firm Secures Judgment in the amount of $320,222.12 plus interest – Wage & Hour Violations – Firm represented a collective group of former employees against La Selecta Bakery, Inc., a bakery, for unpaid overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the New […]
Some people employed in New York State may be unaware of their status as at-will employees until they come face to face with the term at the end of their employment. Under the doctrine of at-will employment, employers can choose to terminate employees for any reason, without a need to justify the employment decision, provided […]
On December 3, 2020, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed suit against Facebook alleging that Facebook “refused to recruit, consider, or hire qualified and available U.S. workers for over 2,600 positions.” The positions at the center of the DOJ’s complaint were valued at approximately $156,000 per year. DOJ further alleged that after a two-year investigation, […]
Abraham and Sylvester v. Promise Home Care Agency, Inc.; Case No.:18-cv-04502 $1,100,000.00 – Wage & Hour Violations – Firm represented a collective of employees and former employees against Promise Home Care Agency, Inc a home health care agency for unpaid, overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor law […]
Mayor DeBlasio recently expanded laws enacted to protect city businesses and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. DeBlasio signed three bills in total. The first extended and expanded paid safe and sick leave to more workers. The other two extended protection for commercial tenants and hotel workers. Safe and Sick Time for NYC Employees The first […]
EDNY Schimkewitsch v. N.Y. Inst. of Tech., CV 19-5199 Plaintiff alleges he was expelled from the New York Institute of Technology due to discrimination based upon sex, national origin, and disability. Plaintiff also asserted claims grounded in breach of contract arising from his expulsion. Defendant moved to dismiss all causes of action pursuant to Federal […]
New Action filed in the Southern District of New York Angel and Teofilo v. Afghan Kebab House I Inc. and Mohammad K. Rouzyi, individually, Civil Case No.: 19-cv-11347 On December 11, 2019, Plaintiffs, Mr. Angel and Mr. Teofilo, filed a lawsuit in the United States Southern District of New York against AFGHAN KEBAB HOUSE I […]
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