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In April, the United States Supreme Court ruled employees at a California auto dealership, Encino Motorcars, LLC, who advise customers about repair work fall under a Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) exemption that excludes “any …

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), employers have certain obligations regarding the non-disclosure of employee medical information and disabilities.  For instance, under the ADA, information an employer obtains regarding an employee’s medical condition must …

A former NFL cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints recently filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal watch dog for employment discrimination statutes.  She alleged the team treats its cheerleaders …

Ever since the Harvey Weinstein allegations broke, almost every industry has been plagued by revelations of sexual harassment and abuse.  This has left employers reeling. Even Unions are included in this scandal.  The Service Employees …

Is maternity leave really discriminatory?  Is it unfair?  Yes, says the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal watch dog for anti-discrimination employment laws.  While this may sound like theater of the absurd, there is an …

New York State Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood recently announced a $120,000 settlement with Aldo, a national shoe retailor.  In New York City, employers are prohibited from inquiring into an applicant’s criminal history on an …

The #MeToo movement continues to provide traction for the crack-down on workplace harassment.  On June 11, 2018, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reconvened its Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in …

Former New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman collected over $7 million for construction workers in back wages during his tenure from 2011 to 2018. Most recently, the former New York State Attorney General …

The United States Supreme Court has spoken – class and collective action waivers are lawful.  The Court’s May 21 decision overturns the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) position that these waivers violate employee rights and …

Last month, a Connecticut federal judge awarded $1 million in attorney’s fees to a Walmart employee who won a jury verdict earlier last year on claims he was retaliated against for complaining of race discrimination. …