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Category Archives: Employment Law For Employees
Where there is a will to help at-will employees, there is a way
While New York workers won the recent battle for a $15.00 minimum wage, the war seems to be far from over. A powerful union is pitting itself against equally influential restaurant industry professionals. Casualties are mounting as a significant number of fast food employees are…
Another court win for truckers
Your rights as an independent contractor can seem a bit murky. You may be entitled to some employment protections, but not others. This is particularly true if you drive a truck as an independent contractor. Employment protections have been at times hard to come by…
Trucker earns employment win for independent contractors
An independent California trucker recently took his right to have a wage dispute settled by the court system all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court — and won in an 8-0 decision. Trucking company wanted to force arbitration Dominic Oliveira had been wrongfully compelled…
Many New Yorkers started the year with a pay raise
Minimum-wage workers in New York are ringing in the New Year with a significant boost to their paychecks. The increase, which took effect December 31, 2018, moves hourly pay closer to the $15 an hour that fast-food workers and other low-wage employees have been advocating…
Relying on tips this holiday season? Know your rights.
With the holiday season here and many bars and restaurants hosting events, tip pooling can be a common practice. It is legal for managers to require some types of employees to participate in tip pooling at these events. However, it is unlawful for managers and…
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Many women fear the possibility of harassment or assault in their workplace. And the fear only grows when it comes to female drivers in the ridesharing industry. Recently, Bloomberg explored the growing epidemic of assaults and harassment for female drivers who work through different ridesharing apps, including…
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