When we picture how our careers will go, most of us assume that, by the time we’re in our 50s, we will have built up skills, knowledge and experience that will make us valuable resources for our employers. We will be in a steady job…
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…
A plaintiff only becomes a judgment creditor after a judgment is entered in the lawsuit. Once a party makes the transformation from plaintiff to judgment creditor, the law provides for additional rights and remedies to protect the creditor against fraud by the debtor. But what…
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…
For Lyft, Uber, Gett/Juno, Via, and other ride-hailing drivers, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) just made a game-changing move. After a two-year union campaign, the Commission recently voted to increase the minimum pay that ride-hailing drivers receive and to require bonuses…
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…