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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

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

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Wage and Hour Laws Explained Wage theft is a large and growing problem in the United States Employees are entitled to minimum wages and overtime pay in most circumstances. But independent contractors and exempt employees may receive fees, royalties, salaries or other pay that does not have an overtime component. Many

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Knowing Your Rights and Legal Options Sometimes the environment at work is not quite right. It can seem unwelcoming, unfair, or even hostile. When the environment is hostile, discriminatory, or imbued with unfair treatment for employees who assert their rights to equality or freedom of speech, it can be illegal.

Hostile work environments in the workplace: Why a major automaker is being sued A major automaker is being sued for racial discrimination in the workplace. The United States alleges “repeated and overt displays of racism.” What does the case mean for workers in 2023? An employer’s duty to respond to racist symbols or messages A