Lawyers fighting for the rights of workers in Massachusetts and beyond.
Boston, MA
Joined June 2015
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The Supreme Court on 2 days this week looks into the centuries-old but still very modern phenomenon of the "class action" lawsuit. Here's a basic primer on that kind of lawsuit, with only a brief summary of the complex details of these particular cases:
lyldenlawnews.com/2021/03/28…
Fair Work P.C. retweeted
More wins for Pyle Rome lawyers as Atty Patrick Bryant (@subject2chang) and Watertown Fire @Local_1347 beat back a frivolous arbitrability challenge. @THE_PFFM #Union #WeFightWeWin #StrongerTogether
Fair Work P.C. retweeted
Nashville Restaurant Workers Win Over $1 Million in Wage Theft Settlements: tntribune.com/nashville-rest…
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This is a righteous case brought by terrific lawyers. 2 things of note: (1) The case is possible b/c the workers are covered by a narrow carve out in federal arbitration law that makes their class waiver unenforceable. Amazon normally writes its own rules. In this case, it can’t.
Fair Work P.C. retweeted
The subject of overtime pay is one of the most confusing subject for workers seeking to learn more about their employment rights. Read more about it here: workplacefairness.org/overti…
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Massachusetts High Court Finds That Employees Who Are Exempt From Overtime Under Federal Law Are... goo.gl/fjjhMX | by @littler
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In a rare triumph for labor rights, SCOTUS allowed transportation contractors to sue exploitative employers. slate.trib.al/wvYp96Q
Fair Work P.C. retweeted
Congratulations to Dominic Oliveira, Jenn Bennett, Leah Nicholls, Andy Schmidt, & Hillary Schwab. @Public_Justice @FairWorkLaw
In a rare triumph for labor rights, SCOTUS allowed transportation contractors to sue exploitative employers. slate.trib.al/wvYp96Q
Fair Work P.C. retweeted
“Our nation’s worker protection laws have not kept up with structural changes to direct employment that often result in the excessive use of temporary workers and contracting out, often in dangerous occupations." @rosadelauro bit.ly/2sOOpIG #TempedOut #WhostheBoss
Fair Work P.C. retweeted
Supreme Court Decision Delivers Blow To Workers' Rights n.pr/2KIXv0C
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, writing for the four dissenters, called the majority opinion "egregiously wrong." n.pr/2x16to3
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Powerful op/ed re pervasive, ugly sexism throughout Wall Street, how forced arbitration helps bury it mobile.nytimes.com/2016/01/2… Pls RT!
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Superb story by @lydiadepillis about how corporate choice-of-law terms in fine print contracts gut key laws washingtonpost.com/news/wonk…
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Superb story by @jrkoren -- forced arbitration clauses are used in settings no consumer would expect:latimes.com/business/la-fi-w… Pls RT!
Fair Work P.C. retweeted
Don't have our Diners Guide to Ethical Eating app yet? Get it here: rocunited.org/dinersguide/ ##nn15 @netroots_nation
Fair Work P.C. retweeted
Tweet @McandSchmicks & tell them you oppose #forcedarbitration - let workers keep their rights!
Fair Work P.C. retweeted
FRIENDS & ALLIES: @McandSchmicks is forcing workers to sign a #forcedarbitration agreement & give up their rights. This is against the law!
Fair Work P.C. retweeted
2/3 of tipped workers are women— eliminating the outdated tipped wage is important part of equal pay #MomsEqualPay
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Many of these online and #contingent workers; theyre operating without any safety net below them @MarkWarner bzfd.it/1cBRnWy #1u