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Wage Theft in the Spotlight: How to Fight Back Against Unpaid Overtime The number of famous companies name-checked in recent press reports about “wage theft” is stunning. The problem runs the gamut from restaurants and retail to software and high-tech. Wage theft is a controversial topic.  Sometimes companies claim that there is a good reason

Labor Law Violations: The Warning Signs and How to Fight Back Labor law violations in New York is a complicated topic. There are violations of New York’s Labor Law itself, which governs things like wages, sick leave, weekly pay, Unfair hiring practices – jobs that are closed to people who “don’t fit” It is unlawful

Rare Coin and Precious Metals Investors: Your Rights as Consumers of Coins, Bars, and Bullion The universe of rare coin and precious metals investing has exploded in recent years The universe of rare coin and precious metals investing has exploded in recent years.  Rare coin sales have increased to six or even 10 times their

How to Identify and Respond to Workplace Harassment: Legal Insights from Leeds Brown Law Workplace harassment lawsuits often begin with an event Workplace harassment lawsuits often begin with an event.  An outrageous word, action, or decision can be the last straw in a string of offensive or discriminatory treatment.  Or a single important decision –

Class Action Lawsuits in Employment When and How to Pursue Collective Action Workers often have the right to band together to pursue their rights against their employer, or a joint employer like a franchise and the national brand, or a store and its cleaning staff. The cost of taking an individual case to trial in