New York Department of Labor’s impending issuance of a new Wage Order for the restaurant industry

Construction Company Sued for Racial Harassment

A construction company is being sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for violating federal law because it fostered a work environment rife with racist comments and discriminatory work conditions at its Ravena, New York location.

Express Scripts Hit with Overtime Lawsuit

Pharmacy benefits management company Express Scripts has been hit with overtime lawsuit, which alleges that the company misclassified employees as managers to avoid paying overtime wages, in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law.

Applebee's Hostess to Receive $100k in Trans Bias Lawsuit

An Applebee’s franchise will pay $100,000 to a former hostess who identifies as transgender for harassment and gender discrimination, following a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.