New York City is a hub for businesses and many of these businesses have unions to ensure that workers are treated fairly, wage and hour disputes are handled, and collective bargaining practices are adhered to. This does not just go for businesses in which there...
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Month: January 2018
Protecting union members from disputes inside the union
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jan 18, 2018 | Union Representation
New York City workers who are part of a union will be under the impression that the needs of the members are paramount and will come before individual advancement and enrichment. The idea of a union is to ensure that its members maximize their income and benefits and...
Tension with corrections officers and oversight board escalates
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jan 16, 2018 |
Long-standing tension between the City Board of Corrections for New York City and the Correction Officers Benevolent Association escalated at a recent public hearing. In the meeting, Steven Safyer, City Board of Correction member called Correction Officers...
Union members for New York police protest video release
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jan 11, 2018 | Union Representation
For New York workers who are in a union, the idea that they will be protected from unfair treatment when it comes to all aspects of their job is an alluring factor. This is true regardless of the type of job the person does, but it is particularly important for first...
Workers Trapped In Substandard Conditions And Pay
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jan 9, 2018 |
In one of the most dangerous industries in the country, workers in New York City toil without the protections of true worker representation. The majority of private company commercial trash haulers do not receive safety equipment or training and are forced to work...
Employee benefits in New York now include paid family leave
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jan 4, 2018 | Employee Benefits
New York labor law often has changes that grant different benefits to workers. While most employers will adhere to the new rules, unfortunately, some won't. In some cases, the employers might not even be aware of the changes and the new rights that employees have....
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