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Michigan Federal Court Denies Yanfeng’s Motion to Dismiss 401(k) Class Action

On Behalf of Edelson Lechtzin LLP | Oct 15, 2021 | Employee Benefits & ERISA, Firm News

The 401(k) retirement plan participants allege that the Plan’s fiduciaries selected and retained certain actively managed funds with excessively high fees that underperformed other available alternatives including lower-cost index funds. They also allege that the Plan’s fiduciaries failed to properly monitor potentially conflicted dual-registered advisors and their commissions. Plaintiffs’ allegations “taken as a whole are sufficient to make out a claim of breach of the duty of prudence.”

What should health care workers know about overtime pay?

On Behalf of Edelson Lechtzin LLP | Oct 14, 2021 | Class Actions, Wage & Hour Litigation

Workers in the health care industry have very difficult jobs since they care for patients who may have very complex medical needs. Unfortunately, this is also an industry that’s often riddled with worker shortages. There are several things that individuals who work...

Labor Union Secures $2.48 Million Judgment Against Contractor for Violating Prevailing Wage Laws

On Behalf of Edelson Lechtzin LLP | Sep 10, 2021 | Wage Theft

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a $2.45 million judgment against a federal contractor for “recklessly” violating prevailing wage laws. The Farfield Company was sued for misclassifying and underpaying construction workers on federally funded projects, in violation of the federal Davis Bacon Act (“DBA”). When the contractor falsely certified that its weekly payrolls complied with its…

Technicians Sue Monro Auto for Unpaid Overtime

On Behalf of Edelson Lechtzin LLP | Sep 10, 2021 | Wage Theft

An automotive technician who worked for Monro Auto Service and Tire Center has filed a class-action lawsuit seeking unpaid overtime wages under the new Virginia Overtime Wage Act that went into effect on July 1, 2021. The plaintiff seeks to represent a class of all technicians, senior technicians, mechanics, and similar employees who worked for Monro and were not paid overtime…

Workers Successfully Appeal ERISA Case Against NYU in the Second Circuit

On Behalf of Edelson Lechtzin LLP | Aug 25, 2021 | Employee Benefits & ERISA

On August 16, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit partially revived an ERISA class-action case against New York University. The class, made up of former and current NYU employees, alleges that NYU breached its fiduciary duties by...

Hourly workers are often victims of wage theft by big businesses

On Behalf of Edelson Lechtzin LLP | Aug 22, 2021 | Wage & Hour Litigation

When you take a job, your most basic right is the right to compensation. You and your employer agree to a salary or an hourly wage that they pay you for your time, training, and effort. If you are an hourly worker, you should receive compensation for all of the time...

Pennsylvania supermarket chain ordered to pay back wages to more than 3,300 essential workers

On Behalf of Edelson Lechtzin LLP | Aug 22, 2021 | Wage & Hour Litigation

Shifting pay from the hourly rate to a bonus does not mean the employer can exclude it when calculating overtime. Failing to include bonus compensation amounts in workers’ regular rates when calculating overtime pay due, violates the Fair Labor Standards Act.

S.D.N.Y. Denies Estee Lauder Inc.’s Motion to Stay ERISA Class Action

On Behalf of Edelson Lechtzin LLP | Aug 22, 2021 | Employee Benefits & ERISA, ERISA Cases

On August 22, 2021, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued an order denying a Motion to Stay All Proceedings filed by Defendants Estee Lauder Inc., the Board of Directors of Estee Lauder, and the Estee Lauder Inc. Fiduciary...

New U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in TransUnion v. Ramirez Rolls Back Congress’ Ability to Create a Private Right to Sue

On Behalf of Edelson Lechtzin LLP | Aug 20, 2021 | Class Actions

On June 25, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, 141 S.Ct. 2190 (U.S. 2021), ruling largely in favor of the credit reporting company. The 5-4 decision, approved by the conservative wing of the Court (minus Justice Clarence...

Saks Fifth Avenue Sales Associates Seek Pay for Security Screenings & Pre Shift Meetings

On Behalf of Edelson Lechtzin LLP | Aug 12, 2021 | Wage Theft

We Stop Wage Theft attorneys are representing current and former employees of Saks Fifth Avenue in a class-action lawsuit against the company. The suit names Saks & Company and Saks Incorporated as defendants. The lawsuit brings claims under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and California overtime laws for failing to pay employees for time spent going through security screenings…

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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Class Action Law Blog

Michigan Federal Court Denies Yanfeng’s Motion to Dismiss 401(k) Class Action

What should health care workers know about overtime pay?

Labor Union Secures $2.48 Million Judgment Against Contractor for Violating Prevailing Wage Laws

Technicians Sue Monro Auto for Unpaid Overtime

Workers Successfully Appeal ERISA Case Against NYU in the Second Circuit

Hourly workers are often victims of wage theft by big businesses

Pennsylvania supermarket chain ordered to pay back wages to more than 3,300 essential workers

S.D.N.Y. Denies Estee Lauder Inc.’s Motion to Stay ERISA Class Action

New U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in TransUnion v. Ramirez Rolls Back Congress’ Ability to Create a Private Right to Sue

Saks Fifth Avenue Sales Associates Seek Pay for Security Screenings & Pre Shift Meetings

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