Being Donald Trump is getting even more expensive. The former president is a billionaire, but now he owes roughly $454 million (and counting, with more than $110,000 in interest accruing per day) to New York State after a judge found his companies guilty of repeated fraud. Trump also owes some $88 million...
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Milana Dostanitch FEATURED in: Company Fires A Good Employee For ‘Misconduct,’ The Tables Turn When The Court Votes In Their Favor
Striving to be a good employee is always good. It satisfies both the company the person is working for and themselves because they can feel good about their accomplishments. However, it isn’t so good when it is the only thing a person’s self-esteem is built on.
Just like today’s...
Milana Dostanitch FEATURED in: New Employee Gets Paid A Laughable Part Of What’s Agreed, Deletes Their Work And Quits Immediately
When starting a new job, it is completely natural to expect to be paid fairly for it. Unfortunately, the Reddit user u/Chuawkuy’s expectations were not met. Recently they shared a story where their employer tried to scam them into getting a smaller salary than agreed on. View Full...
What Is New York City’s Fair Workweek Law?
Many NYC retail and fast food workers have rights under the New York City Fair Workweek Law. Although the law gives workers in these industries the right to predictable schedules, employers often retaliate against employees who attempt to enforce their rights. By working with an experienced employment retaliation lawyer, you can...
Sex accuser of late Met Opera maestro James Levine sues for $25M
A man who accused disgraced Metropolitan Opera maestro James Levine of molesting him for years as a teen has filed a $25 million suit over the alleged abuse.
Lipsky Lowe in the New York Post: Man fired by dental group for not hiring enough ‘white and yellow’ workers: lawsuit
A nationwide dental group fired an employee for hiring too many African American and Latino staff members — and not enough “white and yellow” workers, a new lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court alleges.
United Dental Group, which is headquartered in Manhattan and has locations across the country, brought...
When Are False Accusations of Racism Defamation?
The ongoing protests against racism across the nation in the wake of George Floyd’s death have also sparked concerns about false accusations of racism, and whether such accusations are considered defamation. If your professional reputation has been harmed by false accusations, it takes a skilled employment lawyer to protect you from...
Businesses Taking PPP Loans Face Potential Liabilities
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020, established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide financial relief to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
PPP loans are intended to be used primarily for payroll costs;...