Champions Of Labor For More Than 40 Years
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Mar 29, 2017 | Firm News
When unionized workers are hired in New York, they presume that they will be paid accordingly for the job that they are completing. The Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, is a federal law that is enforced and overseen by the Department of Labor. This Act sets basic...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Mar 24, 2017 | Employee Benefits
Employees in New York and elsewhere are afforded certain rights and benefits. This not only makes the work experience more enjoyable and safe for these employees but also guarantees that they are treated fairly in the work environment. Arguably, the most important...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Mar 17, 2017 | Firm News
Unions in New York and elsewhere face many day-to-day issues related to the welfare of their members. Whether it's in the public or private sector, unions have to make major decisions to address the needs of their rank and file.In order to meet the constant and...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Mar 10, 2017 | Union Representation
There is power in numbers. This is one significant reason why labor unions in the U.S. and New York specifically have benefited and will continue to benefit the labor force. As labor law attorneys, we have represented unions in their efforts to protect their rights...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Mar 8, 2017 | Firm News
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, employees must generally be paid an overtime rate for all hours over 40 in any given week. For most employees, this means a rate that is one and one-half times their regular hourly rate. The rules are slightly different for...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Mar 2, 2017 | Union Representation
Resolving disputes in the most cost-efficient manner possible is a fundamental aspect of keeping labor unions strong.At , we have successfully represented union clients in thousands of grievance mediations and arbitrations, and our...
