Under New York Labor Law (NYLL), employers generally must pay “manual workers” on a weekly basis. Following a 2019 appellate-level court decision recognizing a private right of action for violations of this requirement, numerous class action lawsuits have been filed by employees and former employees claiming damages for “late paid”...
When most people hear about a Will contest, they think about angry family members who are upset with the content of their parent’s Will, which potentially resulted in an unequal division of the estate. In such situations, potential issues typically include situations such that one person receives a larger share,...
“The ABCs of Book Banning,” produced and co-directed by Trish Adlesic, explores the surge of book banning across US schools, examining the history as well as the impacts of this practice. Adlesic’s eye opening film gives a platform to the students being denied access to these books, and aims to...
RPJ Managing Partner Helen D. (Heidi) Reavis was recently interviewed by Above the Law’s Staci Zaretsky to discuss how RPJ, a progressive women-led law firm, has fostered its culture and ways in which other law firms might work to accomplish the same. Ms. Reavis emphasizes the role of support, flexibility,...
“Giannis: The Marvelous Journey” tells the story of Giannis Antetokounmpo, an NBA star born to Nigerian immigrants in Greece. As explored in the film which features interviews with Giannis and his entire family, Giannis came from an impoverished background and went on to become one of the NBA’s top performers...
Preconceived tells the stories of two women navigating unplanned pregnancies who came across facilities discouraging them from abortions, known as “fake clinics” or “pregnancy resource centers”. The film explores the role of deception, finances, faith, and privacy in the movement to make abortion unthinkable and illegal. Congratulations again to All...
The classification of a worker as an employee or an independent contractor can make a big difference in terms of the worker’s rights and the employer’s obligations. For example, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (the “FLSA”), covered employers must pay their non-exempt employees no less than the then-current federal...
In this article, Alice K. Jump and Ethan Krasnoo explore some of the issues raised by recent changes in employment law, as well as some specific requirements regarding waiting periods, tax implications, case dismissal requirements and enforceability under New York and federal law. In a bygone era, parties could settle...
RPJ Partner Ethan Krasnoo’s legal analysis concerning the California Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act is featured prominently in a recent Fox News Digital article. In the article, Mr. Krasnoo explains the purpose of the Act, stating that "the purpose is to give alleged victims a second bite at...
By: Jill Kahn Marshall and Anna Beckelman At the end of 2023, following a breakdown in attempts at compromise with the State Legislature, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed Senate Bill S3100A, which was passed by both houses of the State Legislature earlier this year, and would have implemented...