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
Comcast Faces Wage and Hour Class Action Lawsuit
Comcast and its recruiting agency Robert Half International are currently facing a wage and hour class action lawsuit filed by former employee Trevor Scott. In the lawsuit filed last month in Pennsylvania federal court, Scott alleges that he and other incident managers worked over 40 hours a week without proper compensation in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act. Scott claims that hourly employees such as himself were routinely made to work through
06
April
President Biden Signs New Act Creating New Paths for Victims of Workplace Sexual Misconduct
On March 3, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law an act to permit victims of workplace sexual misconduct the right to seek justice in a courtroom. Traditionally, employers force employees to address any legal matters through arbitration.
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 liberates employees subject to forced arbitration agreements with the option to bring claims of sexual harassment, assault, or discrimination before the court.
History of Arbitration
The 2021 Act amends the Federal Arbitration
06
April
Are You Being Compensated Correctly? Call or Live Chat Today to Find Out if You Have Wage and Hour Claims!
Are you being compensated correctly? Do you believe you have wage and hour claims? 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. –
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March
Working Solutions NYC Announces Updated Page on Wages and Overtime Attorney in New York and New Jersey
New York, NY – March 31, 2022. Working Solutions NYC, a team of top-rated employment attorneys working on severance, FMLA, and unpaid wages issues in New York and New Jersey is proud to announce new content on unpaid wages and overtime issues.
31
March
Google Faces Yet Another Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
Earlier this month, a former Google employee filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the tech giant. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court by April Curley. Curley worked for Google from 2014 to 2020, when she was terminated. During her time with the company, Curley facilitated programs that recruited employees from historically Black colleges and universities.
Throughout her years of employment, Curley claims to have experienced an extremely hostile work environment. She stated that she was routinely mistaken for two
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March
Working Solutions NYC Announces New Content on Finding a Discrimination Attorney in NYC, greater New York, and New Jersey
New York, NY – March 31, 2022. Working Solutions NYC, a team of top-rated employment attorneys working on severance, FMLA, and unpaid wages issues in New York and New Jersey is proud to announce new content on discrimination issues in the “question and answer” format.
31
March
Have You Experienced Racial Discrimination in the Workplace? Call or Live Chat Today!
Have you experienced racial discrimination in the workplace? 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
28
March
Anonymous Source Sheds Light on Inhumane Amazon Culture, Toxic Work Environment
Amazon is notorious for treating their warehouse and transportation employees poorly, but recent allegations have accused Amazon of treating their white collared positions appallingly as well. A recent article, written anonymously, tells the tragic story of a former Amazon worker’s experience with the company during his wife’s battle with cancer. The anonymous source claims that he took a job with Amazon because of the enticing annual salary of $300,000, believing that the rumors about the workplace culture were over exaggerated.
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March
Is Your Overtime Always Counted on The Clock? Call 646-430-7930 If It’s Not!
Have you worked overtime without compensation? 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 out