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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...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Feb 8, 2018 | Union Representation
Labor relations in New York often result in disputes in prominent industries with people who are integral to the work and function behind the scenes. Collective bargaining for these essential workers can be complicated and will often come to the forefront in the...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Feb 8, 2018 |
No mayor in recent history has enjoyed a better reputation among the trades than Bill de Blasio. No one would ever accuse him of not being on labor’s side, right?One union, the New York City District Council of Carpenters, would take issue with that. They have...
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 25, 2018 | Union Representation
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
