New York Warehouse Workers Get More Legal Protections
In December 2022, New York passed a new law giving additional legal protections to workers in warehouses and distribution/fulfillment centers. The new law is called the New York Warehouse Worker Protection Act
Denver Colorado Wage Theft Ordinance
Wage theft is unlawful everywhere in the United States, and yet, employers still engage in the practice and use many methods to underpay and steal the wages of their employees. Fortunately, lawmakers around the country
New Federal Laws Protect Pregnant Workers and Nursing Mothers
If you are a pregnant worker or nursing mother, you are now afforded additional protections in the workplace under federal law. Congress recently enacted two laws — the Pregnant Workers Fairness
Increased Penalties for Employers Committing Colorado Wage Theft
Colorado continues to lead the nation in protecting workers from wage theft and late payment of wages. Colorado recently enacted what is currently known as Senate Bill 22-161 which contains many
Are Oilfield Workers Being Cheated Out of Overtime Pay?
Wage theft in the oilfield is rampant. Oilfield workers are the backbone of the energy industry, working long hours in tough conditions to extract the oil and gas that powers our
Pursuing unpaid wage claims can be a daunting and overwhelming task for employees, especially if they are not sure where to turn for help. In many cases, employees may be tempted to file their claims with the Department of Labor
Artificial Intelligence Hiring Biases in New York City
Workers in New York City have a new way to fight hiring biases. Over the last decade and more, employers have been using artificial intelligence (“AI”), machine learning (“ML”) and algorithmic computer
Chauffeur Drivers: You have Legal Rights
Are Chauffeur Drivers Employees?
Despite what many believe, most chauffeur drivers and other types of common-carrier drivers are just like “regular” employees. This means that chauffeur drivers are entitled to be paid the minimum
Workers have Class Action Rights
A class action lawsuit is a form of civil litigation where workers with similar grievances can join together and file one lawsuit instead of filing many separate lawsuits. So, suppose that Maria is a worker,
Colorado Employees
Colorado law continues to protect workers’ rights by adding new laws to increase the legal protection afforded to Colorado employees. Colorado recently enacted what is called Senate Bill (“S.B.”) 22-161 which substantially increases legal protections for workers in