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On behalf of Egan Law Firm, LLC on Friday, July 13, 2018
For many successful, large organizations, growth of the company means the expansion of a wider range of employee backgrounds. With many diverse backgrounds, cultural and behavioral differences may cause confusion and frustration in the workplace. Large organizations must take cautious steps in protecting the well-being and security of all employees. Doing so, they can protect… Read more »
Continue reading Avoiding discrimination lawsuits in large organizations...
On behalf of Egan Law Firm, LLC on Thursday, July 5, 2018
One thing to remember about sexual harassment: it is about power, not sex. Victims are usually highly avoidant and unwilling to report such instances, which is why a large percentage of sexual harassment claims go unreported. In situations where you have a serial harasser, such claims may not come out of the woodwork until years… Read more »
Continue reading When should you investigate a sexual harassment claim?...
On behalf of Egan Law Firm, LLC on Friday, April 20, 2018
Employers in New York and throughout the country may struggle with how to label their workers. In a case filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, four 7-Eleven franchisees claimed that they were employees of the company. The case was filed in November 2017, and it claimed that all… Read more »
Continue reading Court rules in favor of 7-Eleven in employment case...
On behalf of Egan Law Firm, LLC on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
The Fair Labor Standards Act established the federal minimum wage and rules for overtime pay, but the landmark 1938 legislation allows employers in New York and around the country to pay a lower hourly wage to workers who earn tips. What is known as the tip credit has been at the center of a number… Read more »
Continue reading Judge rules DOL rule invalid in tip credit case...
On behalf of Egan Law Firm, LLC on Monday, April 9, 2018
Business Insider reports that the city is working on a new law to limit after hours email expectations for employees. The bill would make it illegal to require employees to check email outside of their regular workday, with a fine for offending companies. Requirements vs. expectations While the law is a new angle concerning employee hours… Read more »
Continue reading New York considers a law to ban after hours work email...
On behalf of Egan Law Firm, LLC on Tuesday, April 3, 2018
For some, a sexual harassment lawsuit is a chance to make a quick payday regardless of the facts in the matter. For New York business owners and top executives that are accused of harassment, it can do damage to their reputations as well as their bank accounts even if the allegation is false. The first… Read more »
Continue reading How to handle a sexual harassment claim...
On behalf of Egan Law Firm, LLC on Friday, March 23, 2018
From July 2016 to June 2017, Microsoft’s chief people officer said that the company received 83 complaints of sexual harassment in the United States. Furthermore, she claimed that nearly half were found to be partially or fully supported following an investigation. The memo was believed to be an effort to show people in New York… Read more »
Continue reading Microsoft says it takes sexual harrassment seriously...
On behalf of Egan Law Firm, LLC on Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Most employers in New York understand the delicacy of terminating a worker who has taken or requested a leave under the Family Medical Leave Act. A recent case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit highlights the importance of documenting nondiscriminatory reasons before firing someone approved for medical leave. The federal appeals… Read more »
Continue reading Timing of termination decision critical for employer’s court win...
On behalf of Egan Law Firm, LLC on Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Employers in the New York area who do not have up-to-date wage payment policies would do well to give the matter serious thought in light of a recent court case heard in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. In the case, an employee who worked as branch administrator sued her… Read more »
Continue reading Up-to-date wage payment policies help employers avoid lawsuits...
On behalf of Egan Law Firm, LLC on Thursday, March 8, 2018
Restaurants in New York, especially those that provide delivery services, could benefit from a review of their payment practices. Legal complaints from drivers for pizza restaurants have been on the rise because of alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Although the law does not directly state how delivery drivers should be compensated, lawsuits… Read more »
Continue reading Restaurants face growing scrutiny for wage and hour law problems...
