A significant portion of a union’s power comes through collective bargaining. Used effectively, collective bargaining should help employees earn higher wages, receive decent benefits, and improve workplace safety. Workers are not the only ones who can benefit from a...
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Protections for labor unions in New York
On behalf of Pitta LLP | Dec 16, 2020 | Firm News
Labor unions are typically governed by federal law, including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which covers most unionized employees, the Railway Labor Act (RLA), which applies to the transportation industries (railroad, air, etc.), the Labor Management...
What is labor law?
On behalf of Pitta LLP | Nov 11, 2020 | Firm News
Labor law is important to understand but may be confusing to some. For that reason, workers should be familiar with common terms associated with labor law and understand what labor law is. Labor law basics Some important labor law terms to be familiar with include:...
NYC teachers go to arbitration over deferred payment cancellation
On behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 13, 2020 | Firm News
New York City teachers are trusted to nurture and educate young people and help shape their future. Working for a municipality has many positives and one is the security that accompanies what is supposed to be guaranteed pay and benefits. However, there are instances...
Nurses may strike amid labor dispute with Albany hospital
On behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 25, 2020 | Firm News
Any dispute between employers and workers in New York can be complicated. If the workers have a collectively bargained agreement and claim that the employer is failing to live up to its responsibilities, it can lead to a dispute. If there are negotiations on a new...
Does New York have right to work laws?
On behalf of Pitta LLP | Sep 2, 2020 | Firm News
Traditionally, in certain workplaces that contain unions, all new hires must join the union as a condition of employment. This is so all workers who get protection from the union contribute to the union’s financial well-being. However, this is not the case in all...
Bankruptcy may void a collective bargaining agreement
On behalf of Pitta LLP | Aug 28, 2020 | Firm News
Negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with an employer is one of the most important functions of a union. However, if the employer decides to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the union may have cause for concern. Under some circumstances, a company may use a...
How is arguing in good faith defined?
On behalf of Pitta LLP | Aug 9, 2020 | Firm News
As a union negotiates a bargain, you may wonder what tactics help facilitate effective discussions and agreements. Learning what constitutes a good faith effort can be a helpful tool when navigating labor laws. Directness According to the National Labor Relations...
Is New York helping Uber and Lyft “cheat the system?”
On behalf of Pitta LLP | Jun 25, 2020 | Firm News
Uber and Lyft drivers claim that the State of New York is helping their employers “cheat the system” by denying them the unemployment insurance benefits they say are their entitlement. Gothamist.com reports that the New York Taxi Workers Alliance filed suit last month...
What employees are exempt under the FLSA?
On behalf of Pitta LLP | Jun 17, 2020 | Firm News
New York residents like you should know about the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also called the FLSA, this act governs certain aspects of your work. It helps protect worker's rights and safety. But some employees are exempt under the FLSA. Others are non-exempt. It is...
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