By Fenix Suriel | Photos courtesy: Justin Onwenu The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) announced its settlement in a case against Applebee’s. The case involved a violation of the National Labor Relations Act. Applebee’s owners, Apple-Metro, Inc., agreed to settle with the NCLEJ. The suit was initially brought to the NCLEJ in […]
Getting injured on the job can be stressful enough without having to figure out complicated legal systems. In New York City, workers’ compensation benefits help cover lost wages and medical costs after a work-related injury or illness. However, to access those benefits, you must carefully follow the correct process. This step-by-step guide explains exactly how […]
In New York City, workers are entitled to fair pay under federal, state, and local laws. Yet wage theft remains a major problem, from unpaid overtime to minimum wage violations. If your employer hasn’t paid you what you’re owed, you have legal options to fight back. Filing a wage and hour claim can help you […]
By Chris Tobias May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is a pivotal occasion that is more than just a celebration of spring—it’s a day of reflection, solidarity, and action for workers worldwide. Although this day has evolved into a symbol of celebration and protest, it began with a fight for something fundamental that […]
Federal Agencies Violated the Law by Firing Thousands of Probationary Workers Without Warning AG James and Coalition of 19 Attorneys General File Lawsuit to Reinstate Fired Workers NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for illegally firing […]
By Chris Tobias Construction sites are some of the most hazardous places to work, with heavy machinery, scaffolding, and elevated workspaces creating numerous safety risks. Unfortunately, fatal accidents are not uncommon in this high-risk industry. If a loved one has died as a result of a construction accident in New York, you may be entitled […]
Planned Building Services Will End No-Poach Agreements That Suppress Wages and Limit Competition NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin today announced a settlement with Planned Building Services, Inc. and its related companies (Planned) for using illegal no-poach agreements that can lower employees’ wages, reduce competition, and restrict […]
By DocumentedNy, Amir Khafagy | Editorial Credit: Erman Gunes / shutterstock.com NYC’s Consumer and Worker Protection Department is investigating DoorDash after immigrant workers allege the company owes them thousands in overdue wages. Beginning this year, the city implemented a historic minimum wage law for app-based delivery workers, raising wages from an average of $5.39 per hour before tips […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. New York State Workers’ Compensation Law is a crucial safety net for employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. Designed to provide financial and medical benefits, this law ensures that workers receive necessary support without the burden of proving employer negligence. This article explores employees’ benefits under workers’ compensation, the process […]