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On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Nov 3, 2017 | Union Representation
Some New York employees who seek to join a union meet resistance from the employer. This does not automatically mean that they will not be able to join. To have union representation when there is a disagreement whether the employer will allow it, it is sometimes...
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Oct 27, 2017 | Union Representation
Unions are in place to protect workers and help them be compensated fairly and receive all the benefits they are supposed to. New Yorkers who are in a labor union should be aware of all that the union does for them in ensuring that employers adhere to labor law. One...
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 17, 2017 | Firm News
It's no secret that construction work is among the most dangerous jobs in America. Potential safety hazards manifest themselves every day. Employees, contractors and unions alike must always be vigilant in preventing accidents. With the help of collective bargaining...
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 | Oct 5, 2017 | Firm News
When New York employees seek to exercise their rights to time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), there are certain factors their union leadership and they must be aware of to comply with the law. For example, when an employee is eligible for 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 15, 2017 | Firm News
New Yorkers should be aware that U.S. labor law gives them the right to take advantage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), should the need arise. With FMLA, there are certain employee benefits available to take time off for a variety of health-related and...
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...
