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You may have a claim for wrongful termination if your firing is considered illegal. A termination may be illegal for a variety of reasons—from discrimination to retaliation for asserting your rights. In most situations that involve discipline, a termination will not be illegal. That is, if an employee is terminated because they are doing something wrong or they are not…
On July 21, 2017, the Southern District Court in New York held that Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) covers claims by disabled individuals who seek to use a company’s resources online. The case is Markett v. Five Guys Enters. LLC. In this case, the plaintiff, who is blind, sought to order food from the defendant-restaurant…
Mayor Bill de Blasio recently signed the Fair Workweek legislation, which is a series of laws that go into effect on December 1, 2017. The laws are designed to create more predictable work scheduled for fast food workers in New York City. Law Number 1 requires fast food employers to provide written notice to the employee of his/her work schedule,…
It should go without saying that employees battling cancer are entitled to equal protection from discrimination and adverse treatment in the workplace. However, sadly, this is not always the case – and cancer-based discrimination cases are unfortunately on the rise. Recently, the Journal of Oncology Practice published a groundbreaking study concerning the effects of a cancer diagnosis on an employee’s…
As the New Year is just around the corner, now is an opportune time to remind individuals of some the upcoming changes in New York’s employment landscape. Wage Increases: The minimum wage for non-exempt employees in New York will increase as scheduled on December 31, 2017. The following new hourly minimums will apply: New York City, 11 or more employees:…
Today (May 21, 2018), the United States Supreme Court, in the case of Epic Sys. Corp. v Lewis, held that employers can require – as a condition of employment – that employees waive their rights to participate in class action lawsuits. As a result, employers can now rely on arbitration provisions in employment contracts and handbooks as being effective tools…
The laws in New York City keep on changing. The latest: New York City’s Temporary Schedule Change Law, which went into effect on July 18, 2018. The new law requires employers to provide employees with at least two (2) temporary schedule changes per calendar year – for up to one (1) business day per request or two (2) business days…
Recently, both New York State and New York City made changes to their laws to deal with the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. A number of different laws are being enacted, the highlights of which are provided below. New York State Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims Prohibited. Effective July 11, 2018, employers will be prohibited from…
On February 26, 2018, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals held in the case of Zarda v. Altitude Express, Inc. that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The decision overturned prior Second Circuit precedent from 2005 holding that sexual orientation claims are not actionable under Title…
Business disputes are messy … and costly. Ranging from contract to real estate disputes, the Firm has experience in commercial litigation matters. Prior to engaging in litigation, the Firm attempts to resolve these disputes through negotiation or mediation. If the matters cannot be resolved amicably, the Firm will represent clients in state court or arbitration to achieve their desired results.…
