New Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New YorkJermaine Hopkins, et al., v. R&Q Foods, Inc., and Mian Rauf, individually, Case No. 17-cv-0949 (KAM) (SMG) On February 20, 2017 Jermaine Hopkins on behalf of himself, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District […]
New Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New YorkRony Guldmann, et al. v. Raymours Furniture Company, Inc. Case No: 17-CV-0614 (RRM) (PK) On February 6, 2017 Lead Plaintiff Rudy Guldmann, on behalf of himself and those similarly situated, filed a class action lawsuit in United States District Court – Eastern District of New York […]
New Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New YorkAnthony Collins, et al. v. Anthem Productions, LLC cd/b/a Anthem Sound, Stage, and Lighting, and Angelo Poulos, individually, Case No: 17-CV-1567 (WHP) On March 2, 2017, Lead Plaintiff Anthony Collins, on behalf of himself and those similarly situated, filed a class and collective action lawsuit in […]
If you’ve spent any time in the workforce, you know how intimidating it can be to be asked to sign a non-compete agreement. Many employees dread just the idea of being asked to sign one because they create so many “fuzzy” areas. Not to mention the fear of not being allowed to find another job […]
Employees are protected from workplace discrimination based on a variety of factors, including their age. As long as someone is able to perform his or her job duties, laws protect against negative treatment based on age. Age-related discrimination is illegal under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”). Age discrimination can be obvious, but it […]
Employment Discrimination is one of the most common issues that arise in the workplace. Most workplaces have a great deal of diversity among co-workers and unfortunately, some employers find it difficult to adhere to the laws that are in place to protect staff. Thousands of people are affected every year by discrimination in the workplace […]
Working in the restaurant industry can be very rewarding, but it’s also hard work and comes with its own unique frustrations. One of the biggest challenges for anyone with a career in the industry relates to wages. Most servers who work in restaurants, as well as others who are part of the daily operations of […]
New Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New YorkInes Cabrera v. Christopher Stephens, d/b/a 7-Eleven and Attaullah Khan Case No: 1:16-cv-03234 On June 17, 2016, Lead Plaintiff Ines Cabrera, on behalf of herself and those similarly situated, filed a class and collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Eastern 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 […]
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