Attorney Representing Uber Plaintiff Moves for Multidistrict Litigation A New York Plaintiff’s attorney in a recent Uber case requested multidistrict litigation or coordination between dozens of cases across the states. Among the cases is a class action lawsuit in California that’s gaining all the attention and challenging the current definition of independent contractors. In a […]
Employee Misclassification, Overtime Exemption and the Future of FLSA Cases in 2016
Top FLSA Cases and Employment Law Updates to Watch in 2016 The year 2015 was ground-breaking for the Fair Labor Standards Act — the federal law that governs, among other things, minimum wage and overtime — and employment law in general. Employee misclassification and overtime exemptions are just two of the topics that promise to […]
FLSA Cases Reach Record High in 2015
The number of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) lawsuits reached a record high in 2015. The increased number of FLSA cases is attributed to heightened employee rights awareness, more worker-friendly restrictions, and publicity around related minimum wage and overtime issues. Evidence of a record number of FLSA cases filed in 2015 outlines an 8 percent […]
8 Most Significant Employment Law Cases of 2015 Recap
2015 Employment Law Cases that Reshaped Labor Standards and Employee Rights The most important cases of 2015 changed the way employment law is practiced. Take a closer look at the top debates of this year to get up to date information on employee rights. Over the past year, many employment law cases have reshaped the […]
Two things your boss can’t do after you’ve been injured on the job
Workplace injury is not a valid reason to fire your employee. Are you an employee who’s been injured on the job? Then it’s important that both you and your employer understand the proper way to handle this workplace injury. An employer might use a workers’ compensation claim as an excuse to inflict punishment on […]
4 things to do at work before an upcoming surgery
Your surgery may qualify under Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Are you about to go through with an upcoming surgery? Then now is the time to get up to speed on your employee rights regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It’s important that both the employee and employer communicate about the need […]
3 Things to Do If You Face a Disability in the Workplace
Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act What should you do when facing a disability in the workplace? Because disability discrimination is a potential challenge, it’s important to understand the full extent of your rights under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Both employee and employer can benefit from an overview of the ADA. Before seeking […]
11 Steps to State your EEOC Case Infographic
Workplace discrimination is against the law. When an employee’s rights are threatened in the workplace, this puts the employee in a difficult position of fighting to protect one’s rights while struggling to live through the impact of the discrimination which often means a loss of employment, the burdens of seeking new employment and stresses of […]
Seven things you cannot be fired for at work
What circumstances prohibit your boss from firing you? Losing your job can be a nightmare. What happens when your employer has wrongly retaliated against you or fired you for unlawful reasons? It’s important to get the facts about employee rights and take a closer look at the evidence that led to your dismissal. What […]
Three important things to know before you take family medical leave
Do you qualify for employment leave under FMLA? Some employees are guaranteed the right to take leave under The Family and Medical Leave Act(FMLA). FMLA protects qualified employees who want to take time off to care for family members or handle a serious medical condition that they or an immediate family member face. Are you […]
