Unions are in place to protect workers and help them be compensated fairly and receive all the benefits they are supposed to. New Yorkers who are in a labor union should be aware of all that the union does for them in ensuring that employers adhere to labor law. One...
Month: October 2017
Legal assistance with summary plan descriptions and labor law
On behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 20, 2017 | Employee Benefits
Ensuring employee benefits is a substantially important part of what a labor union does. For New Yorkers who have concerns about various factors related to their benefits as an employee, a legal firm that is experienced with issues such as a summary plan description...
What does the new construction training law mean for workers?
On behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 17, 2017 | Labor Law
It's no secret that construction work is among the most dangerous jobs in America. Potential safety hazards manifest themselves every day. Employees, contractors and unions alike must always be vigilant in preventing accidents. With the help of collective bargaining...
Employees should pay attention to new FMLA regulations
On behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 13, 2017 | Employee Benefits
In New York, employees are accorded certain rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. It is important that both employers and employees adhere to the law regarding FMLA. An important part of that is understanding when paid leave must be provided under FMLA and...
What notice am I required to give an employer when using FMLA?
On behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 5, 2017 | Labor Law
When New York employees seek to exercise their rights to time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), there are certain factors their union leadership and they must be aware of to comply with the law. For example, when an employee is eligible for FMLA and...
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