Welter Law Firm Opens New York City Office
Published on February 9, 2018
Welter Law Firm opens an office in New York City, focused on the rapidly evolving issues of employment law in the Empire State.
Do Pre-Litigation FLSA Settlements Require Court Approval? A New York Court Says No.
Published on October 17, 2017
Employers may not need court approval for settlement agreements concerning FLSA claims that are executed prior to litigation.
Are New York Employers Prepared For Paid Family Leave?
Published on August 21, 2017
The new paid family leave regulations take effect January 1, 2018, but there are steps NY employers should be taking in the meantime to prepare.
Bloomberg Settles $3.2M Class Action for Overtime Pay
Published on May 13, 2016
Employers in many industries including technology and media may face unforeseen risks when classifying exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Court Finds HR Director May Be Individually Liable for Violation Under FMLA
Published on May 10, 2016
Human resource professionals may assume that their risk of individual liability for labor law violations is generally limited when they act on behalf of their employer. A recent FMLA case suggests otherwise.