New York Employment Lawyer, Steven Sack, discusses labor issues and employment law in New York and how to resolve legal issues in the workplace. Steven Sack,”the employee’s lawyer”, is also the author of The Employee Rights Handbook.
An attorney who formerly worked for Panoramic Health has sued her ex-employer for alleged wrongful termination. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Colorado, alleges that Panoramic fired the assistant general counsel after complaining about compliance issues related to anti-kickback statutes. She is seeking damages for being fired without appropriate cause, and for retaliation by the company.
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Thanks to advances in technology and medicine, pregnant women are now able to work far longer into their pregnancy than they once were. However, that is often predicated on their employer helping to provide them the reasonable accommodations they need to perform their jobs, when many employers would rather not take on that amount of effort and expense. Here are five things you need to know about pregnancy discrimination:
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Workday Inc., a software company that produces programs for human resources and labor management purposes, is facing a class action lawsuit due to alleged bias in its artificial intelligence-powered software. The lawsuit claims that the company’s software illegally discriminates against people based on protected factors, such as race and disability status. Workday, meanwhile, has argued they should not be subjected to this lawsuit because they are not an employment firm, despite a ruling by the EEOC to the contrary.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a broad ban on non- compete clauses in employment contracts throughout the United States. While many consider this to be a potential boon for workers, employers have pushed back, saying that non-compete agreements are essential for their businesses. The FTC is already facing potential litigation on the issue from employers angry about the new rule.
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has vetoed a law that would have banned non-compete agreements throughout the state. If it had passed, the law would have had a substantial impact on labor law, and affected employees across potentially every industry with these sorts of agreements in their employment contract. However, because of the veto, non-compete agreements will remain in place, at least for now.
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In a case before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, Amazon has argued that mandatory security screenings after employee shifts should not be considered work. This is an argument being made after an appeal of a Connecticut federal court ruling that went in Amazon’s favor. This critical issue could substantially affect how employees are compensated according to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and other related legislation.
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When an employee suffers from a wrongful termination from their job, it can cause them to suffer significant personal and professional harm. Not only does it mean they have lost their current job, but it can make it harder for them to get a job in the future. But what exactly does it mean to suffer from a wrongful termination, and what should you do if it happens to you?
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been stepping up enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP Act, which enacted federal protections of pregnant women. This has been seen in a handful of cases with employers paying out settlements due to alleged pregnancy discrimination. This could be a sign of employers potentially facing increased liability as the EEOC dedicates more resources towards enforcing the PWFA and PUMP Act. Continue reading “EEOC Seeks Enforcement of PWFA and PUMP Act”
Wage theft is one of the most pervasive issues affecting workers in the US today, with billions of dollars being effectively taken from employees by their employers every year. Though it often targets lower income workers, employees of any income level may become the victim of this type of labor abuse. But what exactly is wage theft, and how do you identify it if it is happening?
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A construction company based out of Bay Shore has been accused of violating New York labor laws due to misclassifying employees and underpaying them for their work. This allegation came from the Nassau County District Attorney’s office, who has brought a lawsuit against the company for its violations. The suit highlights how workers can be exploited when their employers are not honest or careful about how their employees are classified.
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