May is Bike Safety Month
May is Bike Safety Month. We're talking about what your rights are if you are injured in an accident with a motor vehicle while riding your bike.
What exactly are you giving up when you sign a settlement agreement?
Settlement agreements can have hidden pitfalls. It's important to be aware of them before you sign.
What is the Crime-Fraud Exception to the Attorney-Client Privilege?
The seizure of allegedly privileged documents from President Trump's personal attorney has left people wondering about the application of the crime-fraud exception to the attorney-client privilege. We review what that is under New York civil law.
Equal Pay Day 2018: Equal Pay Act Update
Equal Pay Day is the day in 2018 a woman must work to in order to earn the same amount that a male counterpart earned in 2017. Today, we're taking a look at the Equal Pay Act and a recent case that is a women for women under the Act.
Why you should be careful about taking legal advice from your doctor/sibling/parent/spouse/family member/co-worker/the internet
Everyone means well, but taking advice from people without legal experience can put you in a difficult position.
SCOTUS Issues Employer-Friendly FLSA Decision Involving Employees of Car Dealerships
The Supreme Court issues an employer-friendly decision on the Fair Labor Standards Act, finding that overtime exemptions should be given their fair meaning and that automobile service providers are exempt from overtime requirements.
What is the Marital Privilege?
When Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump announced their divorce, people wondered whether she could be subpoenaed by Robert Mueller and, if so, how the martial privilege would apply. So, what exactly is the marital privilege?
Medical Malpractice Update - March 2018
Medical malpractice update including a new Court of Appeals case on the continuous treatment doctrine and the signing of Lavern's Law.
Plaintiff Wins $13.4 Million Verdict in Sexual Harassment Suit
Employee wins large jury verdict in sexual harassment lawsuit. Could this be a result of the #MeToo movement?
Planning to Record your Employer? Some Things to Think About.
In the age of the smartphone, employees often make recordings in connection with difficult work situations. This article discusses some issues to consider before making a recording.
Why Employees Should Think Twice About Quitting Their Jobs
Employees who are thinking of quitting their jobs with the idea that they will sue later, should often think again.
Court Rules Employee Does Not Have to Exhaust State Civil Service Law Procedures Prior to Filing Federal Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
Court Rules Employee Does Not Have to Exhaust State Civil Service Law Procedures Prior to Filing Federal Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
What is "Lavern's Law" and why is it important?
Following passage in the New York State Senate and Assembly, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Laverns Law into legislation. This new law extends the time period for victims of late cancer diagnoses to bring claims, adding, in effect, a discovery rule. The law before. It used to be, i...
Should you borrow against a possible settlement?
A recent article in the New York Times, titled, How the Finance Industry is Trying to Cash in on , highlighted a little known but very lucrative business - lawsuit advance loans. These loans - and we use that term in quotes because the companies who make them avoid regulation by calling them...
The Workplace in the Era of Me Too: Giovanna D'Orazio in Herlife New York Magazine
Ways for employees and small businesses to deal with sexual harassment in the era of Me Too and Time's Up.
Why We Marched: One Year Later
Revisiting our Why We Marched article on the first anniversary of the Women's March and updating with actions taken in President Trump's first year of office.
When a medical tool gets left behind - foreign objects and why they can hurt
A case involving an Army Vet highlights the fact that surgical instruments and tools can still be left behind after a surgery. Learn about foreign objects, and why they can cause harm.
Will a Doctor's Note Protect My Job? When Sick Leave is Protected.
A doctor's note will not always protect an employee from being fired for being absent. This article discussed when sick leave can be protected under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and New York State Human Rights Law.
Distracted accidents come in many forms
Distracted driving accidents are not limited to cars and trucks.
Why Calling Out Sexual Harassment is not About Political Correctness
Calling out sexual harassment in the workplace is not about political correctness. It is about correcting years of failing to hold people accountable for misconduct and assault in the workplace. Focusing on political correctness distracts from that real issue and ignores the actual allegations that have been made and the conduct we are concerned about.
Protections for Disabled Veterans in the Private Workplace
The law protects disabled veterans in the workplace. This article discusses two major employment statutes; USERRA and the ADA.
Sexual Harassment, Secret Settlements, and the Reality of the Legal Process
Recent allegations of sexual harassment have reignited the debate over confidentiality agreements. Learn why they can sometimes, but not always, be helpful to victims of harassment and discrimination.
Sexual Harassment Complaints: Why You Should Make Them and How to Do It.
This article talks about why it makes sense to make a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how to go about doing that in an effective way in order to protect an employee's legal rights.
Employee Fired for Giving President Trump's Motorcade the Middle Finger
An employee was fired after a photo of her giving President Trump's motorcade the middle finger went viral. Does this raise any issue from an employment law perspective?
Why a New York City Jury Verdict is Important for Pregnant Women in New York State
A large jury verdict in the Bronx has implications for pregnant women throughout New York State.