During the pandemic, healthcare workers across the country faced difficult work conditions. Despite the high demand for these essential workers, being overworked and consequent burnout led many employees to quit in droves, thus creating a crisis of care that the healthcare industry is still struggling to recover from. One factor
Former CBD Store Employee Settles Misclassification and OT Dispute with Employer
A former employee of Deep Six CBD reached a settlement with the company over alleged misclassification of his employment status and subsequent pay issues. A Pennsylvania federal judge tossed the plaintiff’s proposed class action lawsuit following the agreed settlement, dismissing the case with prejudice. Details of the settlement were
New Jersey Contractor Sued for Retaliation Against Employees Who Raised Concerns about Discrimination and Fraud
A new lawsuit filed in New Jersey paints a troubling picture of retaliation that allegedly took place at a pipeline infrastructure management company. Three former workers are suing Progressive Pipeline Management, a contractor of pipeline renewal services, for front and back pay, in addition to punitive and compensatory damages resulting
NYC Cannabis Pizzeria Sued for Minimum Wage, Overtime Compensation in Proposed Collective Action
Workers at three New York City cannabis-infused pizzerias are suing their company for failing to provide them with proper wages and overtime compensation. The proposed collective action lawsuit would include hourly prep cooks from the numerous St-ned Pizza restaurants across Brooklyn and Manhattan. Named as a defendant in the
Federal Judge Grants Protective Order to Laid-Off Twitter Employees
Following Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, about half of the workforce at the social media company was terminated through sweeping company-wide layoffs. However, these abrupt layoffs are now being challenged in court by former employees at Twitter who alleged that they did not receive proper notice of their termination. In
Anheuser-Busch Settles Worker’s Retaliation Claims
Anheuser-Busch, the owner of notable beer brands including Budweiser and Stella Artois, settled a worker’s retaliation claims in a concise one-page order. Before resolving the case, however, a portion of Mary Behnke’s retaliation lawsuit was dismissed for not satisfying the statute of limitations for filing such claims.
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Publix Pays Former Employee Nearly $18,000 In Back Pay and Medical Expenses
Publix, a Florida-based grocery store chain, paid nearly $18,000 to a former employee after a Department of Labor investigation revealed that the company mishandled the worker’s medical
The US Court of Appeals Reverses Decision on Mental Health FMLA Lawsuit Against Fiat Chrysler
In November, the United States Court of Appeals reversed a judgment made in favor of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC, an automobile manufacturer that was sued by a former employee for FMLA interference and retaliation. The Family and Medical Leave Act, commonly referred to as FMLA, is a federal law
Trucking Company Settles Class Action Over Misclassification Ending Nine Year Litigation
Following a ruling made by a federal judge last month,Trucking company, Hub Group Inc., was ordered to pay $7.25 million to a class of California drivers who accused the company of misclassifying them as independent contractors.. In her decision, Judge Mays elaborated that “the risks of continued litigation are
Perdue Farms Settles Allegations of Anti-Competitive Collaboration with Undisclosed Amount
Perdue Farms agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by workers in the Maryland and Colorado federal courts over claims that the poultry distributor plotted to depress wages, The parties said they plan to seek preliminary approval of the settlement in the “near future.”
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NLRB Defends Doctrine that Protects Employees from Coercion
Last week, the National Labor Review Board(NLRB) upheld rules that aim to protect workers from coercive questioning and intimidation from their employers. The NLRB’s decision sustained the Johnnie’s Poultry doctrine, which limits how companies may interrogate their workers after facing allegations of unfair labor issues. While it is important
Christopher Q. Davis featured in “Latte with a Lawyer” Podcast
Christopher Davis was featured in an episode of “Latte with a Lawyer” on Spotify. The podcast features the stories of attorneys and their strategies and tactics for making an impact in their profession. It’s hosted by Jonathan Brickman. Mr Davis and other prominent trial lawyers across the country have been
Car Seat Manufacturers Sued for Not Including Bonuses in Overtime
In November, an overtime lawsuit was filed in Ohio federal court against two car seat manufacturers who allegedly failed to include bonuses in calculating workers’ pay. According to the class-action complaint, Grammar Inc., and Toledo Molding & Die, LLC paid less in overtime wages to their employees than what was
Former White, Male Director Sues Google for Sexual Harassment and Job Bias in Federal Lawsuit
A former white, male director at Google sued the company for sexual harassment and job bias after he was fired for not being “inclusive” enough in his leadership position. Ryan Olohan, who worked as a director of food, beverage, and restaurants for Google LLC, claimed that he experienced retaliation
Twitter Sued for Alleged Discrimination Against Employees with Disabilities
Following Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, former employees filed a class-action lawsuit against the company, alleging that Musk’s new work policies did not accommodate workers who have disabilities. In a company email sent in November to the Twitter staff, Musk stated that employees were to commit to his “extremely hardcore” vision
