Following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia last year, unions were spared from harmful rulings as justices split 4-4 on cases affecting them.In the months since, conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch has taken his seat on the Court. His presence is almost certain to...
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Month: November 2017
Contractor faces judgment in dispute with labor union
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Nov 23, 2017 | Union Representation
New York City is a hotbed for the construction of glossy, expensive construction projects and landmark buildings. These building will often house notable companies and entities. One sticking point that is often a problem for the owners of these valuable pieces of land...
Lawsuit filed by New York EMS for disparity in employee benefits
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Nov 17, 2017 | Employee Benefits
In New York City, the emergency responders are a crucial part of the city's landscape. This includes the fire department, law enforcement and emergency medical service. While each of their entities has a labor union to protect them, there is a perceived disparity in...
FMLA and the number of employees and distance rules
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Nov 10, 2017 | Employee Benefits
New York workers who meet the criteria for the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) have the right to take time off for a variety of reasons. However, there are times that the criteria itself can be confusing and workers might not know exactly what they mean. There are...
Two New York news sites join labor union
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Nov 3, 2017 | Union Representation
Some New York employees who seek to join a union meet resistance from the employer. This does not automatically mean that they will not be able to join. To have union representation when there is a disagreement whether the employer will allow it, it is sometimes...
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