Archive for December 29, 2022

Do you have questions about the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act? If so, seek legal assistance from the employment lawyers at the Law Office of Christopher Q. Davis, located in New York City and in Livingston, New Jersey. If you were furloughed for six months or more, you may be eligible to receive sixty days of pay and benefits. Contact us today at (201) 879-6986 to schedule a free case evaluation and receive experienced legal counsel.

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Publix, a Florida-based grocery store chain, paid nearly $18,000 to a former employee after a Department of Labor investigation revealed that the company mishandled the worker’s medical rights. The former employee left their position at one of the company’s warehouses to treat health conditions that would be covered under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), a federal law that enables individuals to take time off from their job, often unpaid, and return to the same position at a

Do you have questions about your rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? If so, contact the employment lawyers at the Law Office of Christopher Q. Davis for legal assistance, located in New York City and in Livingston, New Jersey. Call us today at (646) 430-7930 to schedule a free case evaluation and receive experienced legal counsel.

Following a ruling made by a federal judge last month,Trucking company, Hub Group Inc., was ordered to pay $7.25 million to a class of California drivers who accused the company of misclassifying them as independent contractors.. In her decision, Judge Mays elaborated that “the risks of continued litigation are substantial due to the uncertainty and changing legal landscape affecting several critical federal preemption issues.” 

Her comment refers to the ever-evolving nature of classifying independent contractors and determining which federal rules apply

In November, the United States Court of Appeals reversed a judgment made in favor of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC, an automobile manufacturer that was sued by a former employee for FMLA interference and retaliation. The Family and Medical Leave Act, commonly referred to as FMLA, is a federal law that provides the right to unpaid, protected leave for family and medical reasons for eligible employees. Edward Render, the lawsuit’s plaintiff, was an assembly line worker at one of Fiat

Do you have questions about the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? If so, seek legal assistance from the employment lawyers at the Law Office of Christopher Q. Davis, located in New York City and in Livingston, New Jersey. Contact us today at (646) 430-7930 to schedule a free case evaluation and receive experienced legal counsel.

Our employment lawyers specialize in many areas of the law, including FMLA, discrimination, and unpaid wages & overtime. Whatever your employment issue is, please reach out for a consultation

Perdue Farms agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by workers in the Maryland and Colorado federal courts over claims that the poultry distributor plotted to depress wages, The parties said they plan to seek preliminary approval of the settlement in the “near future.”

A settlement in a legal case is notably different from a court-ordered fine. Namely, Perdue’s decision to settle means they may also decline accountability for their alleged wrongdoing. Accused of depressing wages and engaging in anti-competitive schemes, Perdue

Do you feel like you are not being treated equally in your workplace? If so, contact the employment lawyers at the Law Office of Christopher Q. Davis for legal assistance, located in New York City and in Livingston, New Jersey. Call us today at (646) 430-7930 to schedule a free case evaluation and receive experienced legal counsel.

Our employment lawyers specialize in many areas of the law, including discrimination, retaliation, and unpaid wages & overtime. Whatever your employment issue is, please reach out today for

Last week, the National Labor Review Board(NLRB) upheld rules that aim to protect workers from coercive questioning and intimidation from their employers. The NLRB’s decision sustained  the Johnnie’s Poultry doctrine, which limits how companies may interrogate their workers after facing allegations of unfair labor issues. While it is important for employers to gather on-site information to create a suitable defense, the doctrine also requires employers to  also ensure that workers are not coerced or threatened with retaliation to concoct a

Christopher Davis was featured in an episode of “Latte with a Lawyer” on Spotify.  The podcast features the stories of attorneys and their strategies and tactics for making an impact in their profession. It’s hosted by Jonathan Brickman. Mr Davis and other prominent trial lawyers across the country have been featured.

If you would like to listen to the podcast, you can find it on Spotify here.