Blog Posts in September, 2018

Fighting for Female Workplace Equality in the #MeToo Era

Sexual harassment of any kind, from suggestive comments to unwanted sexual advances, is a clear violation of civil rights. But although employers have been legally obligated to fight gender-based discrimination since 1964, as defined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act , women in particular still face routine sexual harassment at work. It’s estimated that anywhere between 25% and 85% of women ...

Online Employee Training Lawsuits

Our attorneys at Shellist Lazarz Slobin LLP help workers throughout the country recover the wages they are entitled to. We know that you work hard for the money you earn, and you deserve to be paid every penny by your employer. Numerous companies across the country that use the Cornerstone training system for online training may owe their employees additional wages. Call us today if you are an ...

Connectivity Source Potentially Owes Employees Additional Wages in Overtime Pay

Recently, the Sprint-authorized retailer Connectivity Source was suspected of not paying its employees fair overtime pay . Employees for the company who are eligible for commissions-based pay may be owed additional wages for weeks they worked overtime. The company currently has nearly 200 stores throughout the country, and employees from each location could be included in this developing case. ...

Should DoorDash Drivers Be Classified as Independent Contractors?

DoorDash Inc. is an increasingly popular food delivery service headquartered in San Francisco. It provides an app-based, on-demand courier service from local restaurants for people in major cities all across the United States. The company’s delivery drivers are currently regarded as independent contractors, a status which is being called into question based on the conditions of employment for ...