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Monthly Archives: July 2018

New York construction company indicted for wage theft, fraud

“Time and again, we’ve seen how wage theft is symptomatic of an overall disregard for workers’ well-being on work sites where companies regularly defraud their employees,” said Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. in a press release. His office has just obtained an indictment against CRV…

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‘No poaching’ fast food franchise rules under scrutiny

The New York attorney general, along with attorneys general from nine other states, are investigating so-called “no poaching” agreements between franchisees. These agreements prevent one franchise location from hiring employees already in the same chain. The agreements, which are included in franchise contracts, are not…

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What’s the best way to calculate the 12-month FMLA leave period?

If you’re an employer covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, you probably know that employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period (16 weeks when caring for a military family member). The way you…

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Former chauffeur for Donald Trump sues for unpaid overtime

“In an utterly callous display of unwarranted privilege and entitlement and without even a minimal sense of noblesse oblige President Donald Trump has, through the defendant entities, exploited and denied significant wages to his own longstanding personal driver,” reads a recent complaint filed in New…

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What to Do When a Debtor’s Assets Are Tied Up in a Corporation

Shareholders of startups and closely held corporations often tie their livelihoods to the success of the company. In many cases, these shareholders may not take a salary or any distributions from the company, giving judgment debtors fewer avenues to collect. When a debtor has no…

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Have questions about workplace protections for mothers?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is receiving a record number of claims alleging pregnancy discrimination. Between the rise in claims and recent media reports on the issue, many people have begun asking questions about the law on pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. We have answered…

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