New Civil Action filed in the Eastern District of New York Bailey v. Edison Liquidating, LLC d/b/a Edison Home Health Care Civil Case No.: 18-cv-04401 On August 3, 2018, Ms. Bailey (“Plaintiff”), by and through her attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., filed a Complaint against EDISON LIQUIDATING LLC d/b/a EDISON HOME HEALTH CARE (“Edison” or “Defendant”), […]
Defining “sex” for purposes of Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 as meaning a “person’s status as male or female based on immutable biological traits identifiable by or before birth” Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced that it was considering defining “sex” for purposes of Title IX of the Educational Amendments […]
As everyone is probably aware, the 2018 midterm elections are coming up in New York and throughout the United States. In New York, the polls open on November 6th at 6:00 a.m. and stay open until 9:00 p.m. However, if you feel that may not be enough time to exercise your right to vote, New […]
New Collective Action filed in the Eastern District of New YorkUrias v. Between The Bun Enterprises Inc. and Mala Ramsahai, individually Civil Case No.: 18-cv-04352 On August 1, 2018, Plaintiff Urias, on behalf of himself, individually, and, on behalf of all others similarly-situated, filed a collective action lawsuit against BETWEEN THE BUN ENTERPRISES INC. (“Between The […]
The New York State Division of Human Rights (“NYSDHR”) released the final version of the new sexual harassment policy, along with training guidelines, on October 1, 2018 and the new, updated policy took effect on October 9, 2018. The final policy contains some changes from the earlier proposed version, most notable however, is that employers […]
Hostile Work Environment The workplace can be a tumultuous place where we must deal with demanding bosses, moody co-workers, and difficult customers or clients. The price employees pay for financial security is enough to give anyone a headache, but what happens when a not-so-pleasant situation turns into one that is downright hostile? What does it […]
Judge grants Conditional Certification of Collective Action in the Eastern District of New YorkLiriano v. Quatro Amici, Inc. d/b/a Paradiso Ristorante & Pizzeria and Diego Stornello, an individual, Civil Case No.: 18-cv-00134 As previously reported on this website regarding Liriano v. Quatro Amici, Inc. d/b/a Paradiso Ristorante & Pizzeria and Diego Stornello, Docket No.: 18-cv-00134, […]
Effective October 15, 2018, employers in New York City will be required to engage in a “cooperative dialogue” with any person who may be entitled to a workplace accommodation. This recent amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) expands an employer’s obligation to address possible accommodations with the employee beyond what is […]
New Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New York Carlo v. Prestige Lawns, Inc. and Rodney Wechsler, individually Civil Case No.: 18-cv-05578 On June 20, 2018, Plaintiff Carlo, on behalf of himself, individually, and, on behalf of all others similarly-situated, filed a collective action lawsuit against PRESTIGE LAWNS, INC (“Prestige”) and RODNEY WECHSLER […]
While it is certainly no sure thing that Judge Kavanaugh is going to get confirmed to the Supreme Court in light of the sexual assault allegations against him, if he is indeed confirmed, it will change the balance of the Court for possibly decades to come. Judge Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Court will affect the […]
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