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The Law Office of Christopher Q. Davis recently filed a class action lawsuit against BioReference Laboratories on behalf of current and former COVID-19 Swabbers and Team Leads (or “Plaintiffs”) staffed on Royal Caribbean cruises nationwide who were not paid for all of the hours they worked, and not reimbursed for all of their out-of-pocket business expenses. 

Here’s a summary of the allegations in our Class Action Complaint:

Lead Plaintiff Larry Rosenberg and the Class Plaintiffs are bringing claims on behalf of all

Toxicity in the workplace can often be subtle. Microaggressions like avoidance of eye contact or dismissal of input are objectionable interactions, but they take time and repetition to recognize as an illicit problem. Other times, toxicity in the workplace is more bold. Racial slurs, derogatory treatment, and blatant exclusion from opportunities are unfortunate indications that you may be working in a discriminatory environment.  

At the Tesla production factory in Fremont, California, bold may be an understatement. A recent lawsuit brought forth

Have you been fired in connection with a long-term illness or disability? A family member’s illness or disability? A pregnancy, maternity leave, or even an adoption? You’re not alone. FMLA-related terminations are among the most common employment law violations every year—but many people still aren’t aware that their job is protected under the FMLA.

The Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, ensures job-protected, unpaid leave for medical and/or family-related circumstances requiring absences from work.  This act allows eligible employees to

Drivers for Flower Foods Inc., parent company of Wonder Bread, are working towards a $9 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that accused the company of misclassifying drivers as independent contractors. 

Currently, in the United States, 18 states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, but in some instances that does not absolve employees from yielding a positive result during drug testing for marijuana use. However, in New York, Governor Cuomo signed into effect the Cannabis/Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act in March of this year (2021), which provides certain protections for recreational marijuana users.

What New Drug Testing Policy Means for Employees

The Act amends Section 201-d of New York Labor Law, which

In January 2021, the New York City Council amended the Fair Chance Act, also known as the “Ban the Box” law. These amendments expanded protections designed to defend job applicants from discrimination based on criminal records and pending criminal convictions. 36 states and more than 150 cities and countries have “Ban the Box” laws that are continually evolving to help ex-offenders find work.  

What is the “Ban the Box” Law? 

The “Ban the Box” Law, or the Fair Chance Act, allows for