Even New Yorkers who understand labor law might not grasp the full scope of the Family and Medical Leave Act and the rights they have under it. FMLA allows people to have maternity and even paternity leave for a designated period without fear of losing their jobs; they can receive time off when they are caring for a sick loved one; but there are many other circumstances under which a worker can use FMLA. One is if the worker has an adult son or daughter who has a serious health condition.
Age discrimination lawsuit filed by communication labor union
The announcement of another Amazon warehouse in New York City seemed like good news since it meant more job opportunities for New York workers. However, the ecommerce company has come under fire for age discrimination practices along with the cellular company T-Mobile.
New York City casting directors seek to join labor union
Certain New York workers are in jobs where they are prevented from forming a union. The inability to unionize can be detrimental to collective bargaining and keep workers from earning as much as they could if they formed a union. When there is an attempt on the part of a group of workers to form a union, they will sometimes meet resistance. Even before garnering enough support to move forward, it is imperative to have legal assistance from a law firm that is experienced in union representation.
Flight attendants for growing airline seek to join labor union
For some employees in New York and across the nation, the idea of unionizing is foreign to them. There could be a variety of reasons for this from management discouraging it to unfounded fear that seeking to join a labor union could be detrimental to their employment. The truth is that workers who believe their interests would be better-served were they to come together as a union should explore the possibility. When doing this, it is imperative to have a law firm that is experienced in union representation to provide legal guidance and advice.
What do fiduciary responsibilities mean with ERISA?
For New York residents who are taking part in the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), it is not only important to understand the basics of the pension plan, but there are other aspects that must be accounted for to make certain that the plan is protected. It is vital to understand the fiduciary responsibilities of ERISA.
Legal assistance with government notices for ERISA
New York City workers should know that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) has certain rules that require those taking part of amendments to the program. With ERISA, workers have a pension and health plan that protects them. A major part of it, however, is that they are supposed to be given information about it, its funding and other issues.
