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Ben Burdick

Mar 29, 20243 min read

Appeals Court Hands "Right to Work" Foundation Another Loss; Agrees Public-Sector Unions Are Not Required to Represent Nonmembers in Disciplinary Hearings

In 2018, the Supreme Court sent shock waves through the public-sector labor movement when it invalidated the system of agency fees that...

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Ben Burdick

Jan 28, 20244 min read

Over Dissent, Second Department Sets Up Split Over Frequency-of-Payment Suits

New York Labor Law § 191 provides that most "manual worker[s]" must be paid weekly. In Vega v. CM & Assoc. Constr. Mgmt., LLC, 175...

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Ben Burdick

Nov 14, 20232 min read

Third Department Denies Disability Benefits to Cop Who Fell Getting Coffee While On Patrol

Retirement & Social Security Law (RSSL) § 63 guarantees an "accidental disability retirement allowance" to most employees who are...

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Ben Burdick

Sep 27, 20235 min read

Second Department Reiterates that Public Employers Must Explain Their Personnel Decisions

Talking to HR can sometimes feel like talking to a brick wall. You thought you made a good argument and explained your side of the story....

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Ben Burdick

Sep 15, 20232 min read

Burdick Law PLLC Stands With UAW in its Stand-Up Strike

Burdick Law PLLC is proud to stand with the United Auto Workers (UAW) as it begins its strike against GM, Ford, and Stellantis (f/k/a...

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Ben Burdick

Sep 5, 20233 min read

Second Circuit Joins Sister Circuits In Upholding Constitutionality of Union Dues Authorizations

A quick one today, but an important one. In Janus v. AFSCME, 138 S.Ct. 2448 (2018), the Supreme Court overruled decades of settled...

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Ben Burdick

Aug 28, 20233 min read

Second Circuit Holds Employers Cannot Avoid Overtime Pay By Relying On Employee Reporting

Disclaimer: The discussion contained herein may not apply to the specific facts of your situation. Moreover, posts may not reflect...

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Ben Burdick

Aug 15, 20237 min read

Appeals Court OKs Employer Enforcement of Outdated Marijuana Policies

Summary: When the New York Legislature legalized marijuana for recreational use in 2021, it made sure to clarify that marijuana is a...

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