Store managers and assistant store managers have a lot of work to do every day. Sometimes clocking in before the break of dawn, they may stock the shelves or the food prep area and participate in the process of cleaning up and having equipment repaired. When customers stream in, they are often on the front […]
The Flores Case against NFL Teams The most recent lawsuit to rock the world of professional sports was filed by the head coach of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, Brian Flores, with the help of discrimination harassment lawyers. The Dolphins let him go in early 2022 after he led the team in three NFL seasons, including
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There are several reasons why many employees prefer hiring an attorney for job-related issues. Disputes between employees and their bosses are becoming more common, and binding agreements that bosses have ignored are often at the core of these disagreements. One important case about the ability of an employee with no long-term employment contract to sue
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The Reality of Gender Discrimination at Work: Legal Remedies for Equal Pay Women make up about 60% of college and university students. They were six percentage points more likely to graduate high school on schedule in 2018, leaving 18% of men without a diploma received on time. Yet at work, women earn less wages than
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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
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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
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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 –
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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
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FMLA Violations: How Leeds Brown Law Can Help You Assert Your Rights Denial of leave for medical or family emergencies can be devastating to employees. A skilled attorney or law firm can help employees make their needs known, and assert their rights. In numerous instances in the past, employees have been able to file claims
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