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Judge Trims Claims from Starbucks Wage & Hour Class Action Lawsuit
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Judge Trims Claims from Starbucks Wage & Hour Class Action Lawsuit
By Francis Matthews
 (LEGAFI) -- While more attention has come to the protections that workers should have regarding wages and specifically overtime claims, many people were not aware of these problems when the original depressed wages or pay occurred. It is one reason why a judge recently cut several plaintiffs from a Starbucks wage and hour class action lawsuit.The California jurist said that many of those who worked in these coffee shops had claims that went beyond the statute of limitations. That is an important consideration for people who are considering consulting with a wage and hours lawsuit attorney. While investigations on behalf of employees at many companies continue, especially in places like Starbucks where there can be concerns about both tip distribution and accurately recording hours, many are not aware of how much time they have. More... Add new comment
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Implied Contracts and Wrongful Termination Lawsuits
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Implied Contracts and Wrongful Termination Lawsuits
By John Curran
 (LEGAFI) -- Unwritten codes and implicit beliefs are generally ascribed to sports where certain actions are seen as "part of the game." Of course, different people see them in different ways. Interestingly case law in California and other states also includes protections that can be used in wrongful termination lawsuits based on actions, rather than a written contract.The standards can vary by state based on precedent, but in broad strokes, 37 states allow for an implied contract defense for an ex-employee and their wrongful termination lawsuit attorney. Frequent positive reviews and bonuses are usually a sign that a worker was generally doing their job properly. If that is accompanied by employers generally only firing someone because of poor conduct, they are generally perceived to have more protections than those who work at-will. In California specifically, there is also a "covenant of good faith" where there should be good reasons for changes in employment relationships. |
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Racial Preference Allegations Hit NYC British-Style Pub
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Racial Preference Allegations Hit NYC British-Style Pub
By Justin Carson
 (LEGAFI) -- The practice of keeping British troops in Colonial homes led, in part, to its very own Constitutional amendment banning the practice in the United States. However, in a nod to the culture overseas, some bars in New York want to keep British around as staff, and at least one pub faces a potential fine over preferential hiring practices.The New York City Commission on Human Rights is investigating the job advertisements of the Longbow Pub and Pantry, one of which said, "Being British definitely works in your favor." The pub notes that many of its employees are not from the United Kingdom, and the eventual hire was not. Employment discrimination lawsuit attorneys would likely point out, however, that in many soccer bars, there are a number of expatriates on either side of the counter. |
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