If you are a healthcare provider in New York, you probably have heard every conceivable excuse for nonpayment of insurance claims. But recently, denial of no-fault insurance claims has become alarmingly troublesome for many New York doctors and hospitals. A New York medical litigation lawyer can help you collect unpaid claim debts.
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New York No-Fault Medical Litigation for Healthcare Providers
June 18th, 2010Unpaid Wages and Overtime – NY Labor Law
June 15th, 2010If an employee works a number of hours at his or her job, he naturally expects to receive payment from his employer. Usually, the agreement to pay an employee for his work is outlined in a written employment contract that is signed by both the employee and employer. Employment contracts are legally binding and cannot be breached by other party without legal consequences.
Suing Someone for a Labor Law Violation
June 13th, 2010There are many reasons to sue someone due to a labor law. Most times, employers are sued, but in some cases, employees can be sued. Labor laws in New York can be heard in state civil courts or in federal courts, depending on the charge you want to bring and the amount you want to recover. Federal courts only have jurisdiction if the amount you are suing for is over a certain amount of money.
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Four Illegal Things Employers Do
June 10th, 2010Hold an employee’s final paycheck until he returns his pager and uniform.
Holding a final paycheck looks like a reasonable, perfectly fair way to get a former employee to return uniforms or other property, or complete required termination paperwork, especially since signed an agreement promising to return all company property. Be that as it may, failure to provide a final paycheck within the legal time limits, regardless of what the employee still holds, can be an expensive and time-consuming mistake.
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Employment Policies Should Prevent Gender Discrimination
June 9th, 2010The burden of making sure equality in workplace mainly lies on the shoulders of the management. The management should ensure that all the policies of the company, from recruitment to employment benefits do not subjugate their right to equality.
Do You Really Need a New York Employee Discrimination Attorney?
June 1st, 2010Employee discrimination in New York is a common problem at workplaces. Over the years it has been observed that people belonging to protected classes have been subjected to offensive comments and other discriminatory acts.
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – NYC
May 26th, 2010When faced with charges of sexual harassment in the workplace, many defendants are genuinely surprised that boundaries have been crossed, often pleading ignorance about the nature of sexual harassment in the workplace. Therefore, educational programs may be the most appropriate way to prevent the occurrence of sexual harassment in the workplace.
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NYC No-Fault Litigation and the No-Fault Fraud Industry
May 20th, 2010NYC no-fault litigation is rapidly turning into one of the biggest areas of practice in law these days. There is a specific courtroom in each of the five boroughs fully dedicated to NYC no-fault litigation.
Severance Agreements Attorney – NYC
May 20th, 2010The protection of your rights and interests should be the first and foremost consideration when negotiating the terms of a severance agreement. In some instances, companies attach restrictions to severance packages that limit a person’s opportunities to find new employment, retain healthcare coverage, or discuss certain things about the company.
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New York City Labor Lawyer – Workplace Discrimination in New York City
May 18th, 2010Workplace harassment and discrimination are causes of concern for every person. These become all the more serious if the victim is being harassed or being discriminated against by a superior. You must contact an experienced NYC labor lawyer for help if you are a victim of such an incident.