First, how could the Church keep these “secret files” hidden for so long despite hundreds of lawsuits seeking to uncover the records? The Church, its lawyers, and all those involved in efforts to keep this information silent have blood on their hands and should be ashamed of their conduct in unabashedly protecting pedophiles. This is all the more shocking on the heels…
According to the terms of the Settlement as ordered by the Court, the monetary awards for back pay (or lost wages) were subject to all applicable tax withholdings. Monetary awards for compensatory damages were not treated as lost wages and therefore were subject to reporting on IRS Form 1099. We cannot provide tax advice regarding Class Members’ settlement awards or…
On June 29, 2018, secured final approval of a $4 million class settlement reached in April 2017 for female sales force members of Forest Laboratories and Forest Pharmaceuticals (“Forest”). Judge Ronnie Abrams’ order in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York was the capstone of six years of litigation in Barrett et al v. Forest Laboratories, Inc., et…
We three, Anna McNeil, Ry Walker, and Ellie Singer are all current undergraduate students at Yale University, and we have all experienced sexual assault and harassment at Yale’s all-male fraternities. We are not alone. We believe many female and non-binary students have been sexually assaulted, groped, grabbed, grinded up against, verbally harassed, leered at, and denied admission based on their…
One of the most common forms of gender discrimination is sexual harassment. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexual harassment occurs when an employee receives unwelcome sexual behavior on the job. This type of behavior may involve the employee’s job – for instance when a manager demands sexual favors in exchange for a promotion. Sexual harassment is illegal under Title VII of the…
When an employee or a group of employees share a common complaint against their employer, they may file a class-action lawsuit against that organization. A class action allows the courts to manage a number of similar claims more efficiently as well as give plaintiffs who may not have pursued a claim before a chance to have their voice heard. There…
As with any lawsuit, you should have all the essential ingredients needed to make a successful whistleblower case. But sometimes, especially if you’ve never had to deal with the legal system before, there are always missing pieces or you do something that will jeopardize your case. Avoid these mistakes when you’re about to file your qui tam claim: Make sure you have the right lawyer. This…
Posted November 2nd, 2020. 12 of Firm’s Partners Named Among Stars in Their Regions October 22, 2020 – today announced its “Top Tier” national ranking in 2020 Benchmark Labor and Employment published by Benchmark Litigation. In addition, the firm earned high marks for its labor and employment litigation results in the regions which include Washington, DC, New York City, Baltimore, San Francisco, San Diego,…
Created 80 years ago, the Fair Labor Standards Act governs the hours worked and wages earned by American employees. The FLSA provides that, unless a specific exemption applies, employers: Must pay employees a minimum wage set by federal law Must pay employees overtime (1.5x their regular rate) for time worked over 40 hours in a workweek Must maintain accurate employment records, including…
Posted October 21st, 2020. October 15, 2020 – Sanford Heisler Sharp today announced eleven of its lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide. The firm is among a handful nationwide with 10 or more lawyers listed. This is the third year Lawdragon has published the 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide. has been represented in…