Whether you are an employer or an employee, it’s important to stay up-to-date on developments in employment law to protect your rights in the workplace. Our blog highlights the most relevant news, bills, lawsuits, and “how-tos” of employment law for working professionals. Our blog also includes our firm’s most recent news.
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April
Do You Have Unpaid Wages or Overtime? Call or Live Chat Today!
Do you have unpaid wages or overtime? 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, and other areas of unpaid wages and overtime, etc. – whatever your employment issue is, please reach
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April
Has Your Employer Refused to Pay Your Overtime Wages? Contact Us Today!
Do you have questions about unpaid wages or overtime? 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, and other areas of unpaid wages and overtime, etc. – whatever your employment issue is,
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April
CBD Store Owners Reach Settlement in Overtime Lawsuit
Earlier this year, an hourly sales associate sued the operators of two CBD shops in Texas for unpaid overtime in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Jay and Jamie Ashley are the owners and managers of two CBD USA Plus franchises, Sherman Hemp LLC and Ashten LLC. Former employee Colin Ross told the court that rather than receiving one paycheck for his work, he would receive separate paychecks from each location. Ross accuses the Ashleys of maintaining this
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April
Have You Been Fired for Medical Marijuana or CBD Use? Call or Live Chat Today!
Have you been fired for medical marijuana or CBD use? 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, and other areas of unpaid wages and overtime, etc. – whatever your employment issue
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April
No One Deserves Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. Least of All, You. Call or Live Chat Working Solutions NYC Today.
If you have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, seek legal assistance from the Law Office of Christopher Q. Davis, located in New York City and in Livingston, New Jersey. Contact us today at (201) 500-3759 to schedule a free case evaluation and receive experienced legal counsel. Our employment lawyers handle a variety of worker claims, including sexual harassment, discrimination, and other issues. A sexual harassment attorney in NYC and NJ can help you evaluate the facts, the law, and
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April
Activision Blizzard Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for $18 Million
Earlier this year, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) sued Activision Blizzard for creating a “frat boy” culture of “constant sexual harassment.” Along with sexual harassment, the lawsuit accuses the video game giant of gender discrimination and pregnancy discrimination. The suit alleges that female employees were routinely paid less than male employees and disciplined more harshly. As stated in the lawsuit, “Very few women ever reach top roles at the company. The women who do reach higher
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April
Have You Been Misclassified? Call or Live Chat Today!
Have you been misclassified as an employee vs. an ‘independent’ contractor? Do you believe you should be receiving overtime? 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, and other areas of unpaid
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April
Uber Reaches $8.4 Million Settlement for Driver Misclassification Lawsuit
The driver misclassification suit against the prominent ride-share company, Uber, reached a preliminary deal last month. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California after several Uber drivers in the state filed misclassification claims which prevented them from receiving full employment benefits. The preliminary deal will require Uber to pay $8.4 million to more than 1,300 Golden State drivers who have worked up until the enactment of Proposition 22 in 2020– a law
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April
DOL Sues New Jersey Company for Overtime Wage Violations
In May of 2020, the Department of Justice (DOL) filed a lawsuit against FTR Electrical & HVAC Services for denying its employees their overtime wages. The New Jersey-based company faced accusations of violating several parts of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOJ filed the suit in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, reaching an agreement of $712,000 to be paid by the company. According to an article published on Business Insider, the court ordered
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April
Remote Workers Earn Ensured Protection with WARN Act
Since March 2020, companies have faced unique challenges in deciding how to manage cohorts of employees under shifting global forces. Some major companies, struggling to keep up with supply-chain issues and economic downturns, chose to lay off mass numbers of their workers. Other businesses adapted to the new pandemic-posed hurdles and directed their employees to work from home.
The modern workforce in its hybrid glory may still feel precarious for workers. And even with their offered alternatives, businesses are still contending