The notification of a Performance Improvement Plan, also known by its punctuating acronym “PIP,” can be a distressing knell signaling an employee’s indeterminable last day of employment. Adding to that, a PIP can stay on an employee’s record for some time, can block or delay a transfer or promotion while the PIP is in effect, […]
On April 24, 2025, the New York Supreme Court First Appellate Department held that freelance workers can bring claims pursuant to Administrative Code of City of NY § 20-930 et seq., also known as the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (“FIFA”), even where they work with other people to fulfill a freelance project. Plaintiffs-Appellants Joseph Chen, […]
If you have a mental health or neurological disability and your school or employer is aware of it, taking adverse actions against you for behavior caused by that disability can constitute illegal discrimination. A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Spring v. Allegany-Limestone Central School District shows how […]
On April 23, 2025, dozens of DoorDash delivery workers gathered outside the company’s office on Fifth Avenue in New York City to protest its practices of allegedly failing to pay workers their wages or “deactivating” them from the company’s platform before paying them all wages owed. The rally outside DoorDash’s office comes after DoorDash settled […]
On March 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor said that it would no longer enforce Executive Order 14026 signed by former President Joseph Biden in April 2021 that raised the minimum wage for workers on federal contracts from $10.95 to $17.75 as of January 1, 2025. The decision comes after Donald Trump rescinded 18 […]
Faruqi’s Employment Practice Group stood out for its exceptional work representing employees, independent contractor, and other workers across the country who have been denied proper compensation or otherwise mistreated by their employers. Chambers Spotlight recognized the firm’s expertise in class action wage and hour cases, including claims for minimum wage, overtime, unpaid wages, and late […]
On March 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) denied a petition for writ of certiorari from F.W. Webb (“Webb”), a wholesale plumbing and HVAC supply company, who had asked SCOTUS to review a First Circuit ruling that the company misclassified inside sales representatives as administrative employees. Under the Fair Labor Standards […]
If you’re considering legal action against an employer for wage violations or other workplace misconduct, you may worry about being retaliated against. The good news? The courts have made it clear that employers cannot retaliate against you—even after your case has concluded. A recent decision from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Williams v. […]
As Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has become a go-to for seemingly developed answers to general and specific queries, individuals having little interaction with the legal process may turn to the various AI software offerings to get much needed information at no cost. Recently, new ads appeared in the New York City transit system explaining that people […]
On February 24, 2025, the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York (“OAG”) and New York Attorney General (“AG”) Letitia James announced that DoorDash has agreed to pay $16.75 million in backpay following an investigation by the OAG into the company’s pay practices of its delivery drivers, known as “dashers.” From […]
On February 26, 2025, the Second Circuit issued a decision determining that employers are not required to honor reasonable accommodations that violate state law. The case, Russo v. Patchogue-Medford Sch. Dist., involves a school psychologist who worked remotely until 2021 when the Patchogue-Medford School District required its staff to return to classroom teaching and implemented […]
Workplace discrimination and retaliation aren’t always about overt actions like termination or demotion. Sometimes, they manifest in more subtle but equally harmful ways—such as being excluded, ignored, or gradually stripped of responsibilities. If you’ve ever felt like you were being pushed to the sidelines at work, you’re not alone, and you may have legal recourse. […]