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 The decision comes after Donald Trump rescinded 18 […]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. […]
With the new year upon us, employees across New York State should be aware of several changes and updates to labor and employment laws that may affect them. Below, we highlight some of the noteworthy changes to city and State law that have already taken place or are yet to come in 2025. Increases to […]
A recent decision by New York’s Appellate Division, First Department, has confirmed that landlords can be held legally responsible for the discriminatory actions of their real estate brokers under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). In an issue of first impression, the First Department found in Newson v Vivaldi Real Estate Ltd. that […]
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the United States Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous opinion that disputes regarding overtime exemption classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) should apply the “preponderance of the evidence” standard, rather than the higher standard of “clear and convincing evidence.” In E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, employees for the […]
On December 11, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a complaint demanding that Netflix’s hit reality television show Love Is Blind reclassify its participants as employees, who are afforded more robust federal and State legal protections and must be paid an hourly wage, including overtime. The complaint also outlines provisions in the show’s […]
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