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On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Mar 2, 2023 | Construction Unions, Employee Benefits, New York Labor Law Blog
New York Governor Hochul signed the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (WWPA) into law earlier this year. This new law aims to protect workers from unreasonable work quotas. The law went into effect on February 19, 2023. What does this law do? The law protects warehouse...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 4, 2018 | Employee Benefits
In New York, workaday people are the city's lifeblood. They maintain, keep things running smoothly, and go about their jobs in an understated and professional way. These workers include cleaners for office buildings. For them, the jobs can be physically demanding and...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 28, 2018 | Employee Benefits
New York workers count health coverage as one of the most important benefits they consider when they take a job. Workers who lose health benefits can select from a group health plan for a certain time-period if the loss of those benefits was because of job loss,...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Aug 24, 2018 | Employee Benefits
There are certain industries that are part of the New York City landscape in more ways than one. When thinking about the famous skyline, the bridges and other notable structures, it is unavoidable to think about those who built them - the construction workers. History...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Aug 10, 2018 | Employee Benefits
New York City workers have long fought for their employee benefits through collective bargaining and there often requires a certain amount of showmanship to ensure that their issues are known to the public. This is especially true in jobs where it is frequently...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jul 19, 2018 | Employee Benefits
For many New York City workers, the main reason they take certain jobs is because of the benefits they get for doing them. This goes beyond financial compensation and includes vacation time, sick pay and health care benefits. When these workers become injured or ill,...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | May 31, 2018 | Employee Benefits
New York is a transit hub and given the number of airports in the area, there are many airline employees who reside in the city. Those who are concerned about their employee benefits under the law should be aware that in certain circumstances, the Family and Medical...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Apr 6, 2018 | Employee Benefits
For New York union members who are facing the prospect of needing to get healthcare in the interim when there will be an interruption should know about the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). COBRA can be an essential benefit. However, many people...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Feb 23, 2018 | Employee Benefits
When people are traveling in and around the New York City area, they will encounter many different workers who rely on the reality that New York is such an important destination point and transfer station. Although these workers often blend in with the scenery, they...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Feb 15, 2018 | Employee Benefits
As New York City has taken steps to provide more benefits to workers who would like to take time off for family matters, certain questions and issues will inevitably arise. Workers can now take time off for Paid Family Leave. This is in conjunction with the federal...
