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...
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Understanding the collective bargaining process
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Aug 17, 2020 | Union Representation
Collective bargaining is a vital tool for unions looking to implement favorable policies in the workplace. These negotiations and their resulting agreements set working conditions that can be enforced locally, regionally or nationally depending on the union itself....
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...
What are ERISA’s main provisions?
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jul 29, 2020 | ERISA
In all likelihood, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 protects your pension or retirement plan. If you also have a welfare benefit plan, ERISA likely protects that as well. The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration explains...
What are the penalties for ERISA violations?
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jul 16, 2020 | ERISA
New York residents have several protections as workers. Many laws are in place that help keep you and your rights safe. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is one of these things. This labor law establishes standards for pension plans. It sets minimum...
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...
NYPD budget cuts backed by local unions
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jun 9, 2020 | Firm News
When workers in New York get together in organized unions, the combined voices of individuals can carry more weight. The perspectives offered by individual workers often go unheard when major political events take place. The recent spread of protests around the nation...
What does AARP’s lawsuit mean for health care pensions?
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jun 5, 2020 | ERISA
As a New York health care worker, you likely rely on your pension plan to provide you with benefits once you retire. If you work for a religiously-affiliated organization, however, you may be in for a nasty surprise. As AARP reports, the Employee Retirement Income...
What is a workweek per the FLSA?
On Behalf of Pitta LLP | Jun 2, 2020 | Firm News
Employers in New York State know that they are bound by many regulations designed to protect workers. These regulations may also provide essential guidance and assistance to businesses, unions and other entities as well. Many guidelines and programs connect directly...
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