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On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Feb 2, 2018 | Employee Benefits
For workers in certain industries who are seeking to improve their compensation and benefits, joining a labor union is a wise course of action. This is especially true in New York where it can be expensive to live and work. Some employers are against their employees...
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....
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Dec 8, 2017 | Employee Benefits
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...
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...
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...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 20, 2017 | Employee Benefits
Ensuring employee benefits is a substantially important part of what a labor union does. For New Yorkers who have concerns about various factors related to their benefits as an employee, a legal firm that is experienced with issues such as a summary plan description...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 13, 2017 | Employee Benefits
In New York, employees are accorded certain rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. It is important that both employers and employees adhere to the law regarding FMLA. An important part of that is understanding when paid leave must be provided under FMLA and...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 29, 2017 | Employee Benefits
For New York union members who do not believe they are being treated fairly when employers are negotiating a new contract or are failing to live up to the requirements of a current contract, it is imperative to understand labor law, the right to protest and how to...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 22, 2017 | Employee Benefits
New York workers have the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to provide various protections and rights. One of the reasons for taking the time off accorded to workers under FMLA is if there is a serious health condition being suffered by a worker or a family...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 8, 2017 | Employee Benefits
Union members in New York should know certain facts about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), how it works and when they are shielded from discrimination. Since health coverage has become such a hot topic and its status is growing more...
