by Kyle Barton | Sep 16, 2015 | Blog Posts, Minimum Wage, New York Law, Restaurants, Wages and Hours
As states and municipalities across the nation continue to increase minimum wages, restaurants are placed in a uniquely difficult position. Most employers simply raise the price of goods or services to make up for the increased labor costs. For restaurant owners,...
by Kyle Barton | Aug 18, 2015 | Blog Posts, Circuit Court Decisions, Employment Law, FLSA
The Second Circuit held this month in Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc , case no. 14-299-cv (Aug 7, 2015) that parties are now required to get approval in order to settle a case arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The federal FLSA guarantees most...
by Kyle Barton | Jul 15, 2015 | Blog Posts, Employment Law, New York Law, Wages and Hours
This May, The New York Times (Times) published a shocking report on investigations that it conducted on New York City’s nail salon industry. Nail salon technicians were found to be the subjects of very frequent wage violations and prolonged exposure to hazardous...
by Kyle Barton | Jul 6, 2015 | Blog Posts, Discrimination, Employment Law, Gender/ Sex, OSHA/Workplace Safety, Wellness Programs
This month has been full of major breakthroughs for the LGBT community. Caitlyn Jenner became a hero to many when she decided to inform the public that she identifies as a woman and openly transitioned into her new identity. The U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion...
by Kyle Barton | Jun 30, 2015 | Blog Posts, COBRA, Employment Law, Family Leave, United States Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court was the focus of attention last Friday as same-sex couples around the nation received the case holding that they had been hoping for. The Court held that all states must now recognize same-sex marriages, including those performed in other...
