On September 12, 2019, the New York City Council passed a law (Int. 0136-A) that will impact New York City employers. This new law, effective January 11, 2020, will expand the scope of the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) to provide protections for independent contractors and freelancers. This law will ensure that independent […]
6 Former Fox News Employees Request Release from NDAs Six former Fox News employees, including former news anchor, Gretchen Carlson and former political consultant, Julie Roginsky, became the latest in a growing list of female employees who are demanding to be released from Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) they signed as part of their sexual harassment and […]
New Civil Action filed in the Eastern District of New York William R. Nolan v. The City of New York, et al.Civil Case No.: 19-cv-00187 In a civil action seeking damages, a writ of mandamus, equitable relief in the form of an injunction, and a declaratory judgment, on January 9, 2019, Mr. Nolan (“Plaintiff”), by […]
If you have a get a new job here are some tips for giving notice and receiving a final paycheck from your old job People leave jobs all the time. The consistency and commitment to an employer that was once expected is no longer the norm, in part because employers are not as dedicated to […]
New Rules will Allow College Athletes to Benefit From Use of Name, Image, & Likeness On October 29, 2019, the NCAA Board of Governors voted unanimously to allow college athletes to benefit from their schools and third parties using their names, images, and likeness “in a manner consistent with the collegiate model.” This move was […]
New Class and Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New York McPherson v. Tropical Fantasy Bar & Lounge Inc., and Mukesh Persaud, individually, Civil Case No.: 19-cv-00599 On January 30, 2019, Plaintiff Ms. McPherson, on behalf of herself, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, filed a collective action lawsuit in the […]
New Class and Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New York Mclean v. Cornucopia Logistics, LLC; Civil Case No.: 19-cv-00864 On February 14, 2019, Plaintiff Mr. Mclean, on behalf of himself, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, filed a collective action lawsuit in the United States District Court Eastern District of […]
Employment at Will – Firing of an employee for a job interview with another company Employment at will means you can be terminated for any reason without any notice. This would include a situation in which your employer believes you are interviewing with other companies or exploring the job market in any way. That said, […]
Judge grants Conditional Certification of Collective Action in the Eastern District of New York Egan and Tavolilla v. Safeway Construction Enterprises, LLC, et al. Case No.: 19-cv-02052(RJD)(PK) On April 10, 2019, Mr. Egan and Mr. Tavolilla, on behalf of themselves, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, filed a class and collective action lawsuit […]
Expanded Title VII Protections Under the Law, Supreme Court Could Extend Title VII Protection to Employees Terminated for Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity On October 8, 2019, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in three cases that could reshape the landscape of protections provided by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title […]
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