Champions Of Labor For More Than 40 Years
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 23, 2024 | Hotel And Restaurant Unions
Just in the last few months, a number of restaurants here in New York and major metropolitan areas of the country have gone out of business without any notice to employees. Obviously, this can be financially devastating to those who rely on their paycheck and tips to...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Aug 26, 2024 | Union Representation
Labor unions help to establish certain standards for work environments. Employees who accept union employment generally know that they can rely on the union to ensure company compliance with state and federal safety standards. However, even when companies meet the...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jul 24, 2024 | ERISA
There are many federal laws that protect workers in vulnerable positions. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) helps ensure that workers can count on certain types of benefits provided by their employers. Under ERISA, companies have a...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jul 1, 2024 | Union Representation
Union audits help to ensure transparency, accountability and compliance of labor unions. These audits are more than just a regulatory requirement. They also encourage financial integrity and build trust in unions and their members. A union audit verifies that...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | May 30, 2024 | Hotel And Restaurant Unions
Unions help protect workers from inappropriate conduct by businesses. Organized employees often have access to better information about their rights and more support when they need to communicate with an employer about their concerns. Union representatives can go to...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Apr 25, 2024 | Hotel And Restaurant Unions
Service workers, including restaurant employees, face some of the most stressful work conditions in New York. They endure unpredictable schedules, demanding jobs and often low wages when compared with other professions. Unionizing helps workers ensure a basic standard...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Mar 29, 2024 | Union Representation
Companies have an incentive to pay as little as they can while retaining the best workers possible. They count on manipulative tactics and the obfuscation of the truth to make it possible to pay some workers far less than others even if they perform the same work. Two...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Mar 1, 2024 | Union Representation
The safety of workers in New York must be taken seriously. Throughout the years, new regulations and laws have gone into effect that help to protect these workers. Unions have played a primary role in these changes, many of which also benefit non-unionized workers....
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jan 31, 2024 | Construction Unions
Unions have long been a cornerstone of the construction industry, particularly in New York. They play a crucial role in advocating for the rights and welfare of construction workers. Joining a union can provide numerous benefits to workers, ranging from improved...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jan 11, 2024 | ERISA
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established pension and health plans in the private sector to protect individuals who benefit from these plans. Instituted in 1974, ERISA is designed...
