The Boyd Law Group, also called “BLG,” is a full-service employment law firm with offices located in New York, NY and Connecticut
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Decades of Experience Representing Individuals & Businesses
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Employment Law for Individuals
Are you ready to protect your legal rights as an employee? If you are a victim of workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and much more, get in contact with The Boyd Law Group.
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Employment Law for Businesses
Is your company being confronted with a charge of discrimination or a lawsuit? Our team of seasoned lawyers can represent and provide you with strategic defense in matters of labor and employment issues.
Employment Law for Businesses
NYC Employment Law Attorneys
New York & Connecticut Employment Lawyers for Individuals & Businesses
The Boyd Law Group, PLLC, also called “BLG,” is an employment law firm with offices located in New York, NY as well as Connecticut. Our firm provides counsel to individuals and businesses in virtually all aspects of employment, labor, and education law. At BLG, we appreciate the fact that the practice of law is a service profession; we strive to be responsive to you so that you are well-protected and well-advised of your rights and entitlements.
Our NYC employment attorneys have decades of collective experience and the firm has been operational since 2005. We staff each case with at least two team members to ensure that you are well-served throughout the entirety of the legal process. That team effort and dedication to personalized client attention gives you an advantage rarely found elsewhere. You will have the benefit of the legal care, support, and skills of knowledgeable staff working closely together to achieve the successful resolution of your case.
Need legal help with an employment law issue in New York or Connecticut? Contact The Boyd Group, PLLC at (800) 481-1467 or via our online contact form for a free case review about your case.
Honored & Trusted
Dealing with Workplace or Employment Law Issues in NYC
Since our inception in 2005, our firm has focused exclusively on labor, employment, and education law. That has allowed us to stay at the forefront of our legal field in a boutique setting. Our cases and team members have been featured on television, in the press, and in academic publications. Additionally, Patrick Boyd, our founding attorney, has earned many legal industry awards for his professionalism and service, such as the highest rating of 10.0 as a Top Attorney by Avvo and recognition as a Super Lawyer since 2014.
Schedule a free case review with a NYC employment lawyer by contacting us online or at (800) 481-1467 today.
A Personal Approach Paired With Fierce Representation
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Smart, diligent, attentive, responsive and aggressive.
“Fantastic people to work with. Smart, diligent, attentive, responsive and aggressive. Highly recommend.”
- From A Real Estate Executive We Worked With In Non-Compete and Related Litigation
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I would highly recommend The Boyd Law Group!
“I would highly recommend The Boyd Law Group! They were easy to work with, empathetic, professional, and extremely responsive throughout the whole process. I always felt like I was in great hands, and I'm very happy with the results.”
- From A Marketing Executive With Issues Relating To Pregnancy Leave
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I had a great experience working with Boyd Law Group.
“I had a great experience working with Boyd Law Group. The team was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and responsive throughout the entire process. They took the time to listen to my concerns, were interested in my motivations and what a 'good outcome' would like to me, managed my expectations accordingly, and provided clear and concise guidance. I felt confident and supported throughout my legal matter, and I am grateful for their expertise and attention to detail. I would highly recommend Boyd Law Group to anyone in need of an employment lawyer.”
- From A Start Up Company Editor BLG Assisted With Severance Negotiations
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I am forever grateful that they were referred to me!
“Patrick Boyd and the entire BLG team exemplified professionalism as well as compassion. They provided concise counsel. Their knowledge and expertise also helped me to successfully navigate through the most tumultuous period in my career. I am forever grateful that they were referred to me!”
- From A Female Executive BLG Assisted With Severance Negotiations
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I would strongly recommend Mr. Boyd & his team.
“His advice and guidance was highly valuable in obtaining a positive outcome for my family.”
- From A Wall Street Executive Whistleblower
Why Choose The Boyd Law Group, PLLC?
Proven Track Record. Our firm has obtained top-reported results in court and has been featured in the press for its success in high-profile litigation.
Experienced Trial Lawyers. We have decades of collective experience. Our founder is a recognized industry leader often quoted in the media.
Focus on Employment Law Cases from Both Sides. We represent both employers and employees. This gives us an advantage as we are familiar with working all angles of a dispute and have unique insight.
Client-Focused Team Approach. We know every case is unique and assign a working and collaborative team that knows the ongoing status of your case and who will keep you informed throughout. This is not a group of unconnected lawyers, but a team.
Free Phone Case Reviews. We often provide an initial case evaluation by phone before the consultation process. This gives us a chance to assess your case and determine how best to help you.
Confidential. Many of our client matters settle promptly and confidentially. We know how to treat a matter discretely when it is important.
Concentrate on Moving Forward
We take the time to understand your needs, whether you are an employee, job seeker, or a business owner or manager facing a labor law crisis. The fact that we represent clients on both sides of employment law issues allows us to fully understand all aspects of the law; this further benefits you in our representation. Labor law issues can cause stress and worry; we strive to take that worry out of your work so that you can concentrate on moving forward with confidence and peace of mind.
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Invaluable ExperienceOur team has trained at prominent law firms and we have recovered millions every year for our clients. Our successes are a reflection of our dedication to our clients and their rights.
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Strategic AdvantageWe represent both businesses and individuals. This gives us a unique advantage and understand of both sides of the law.
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Personal Legal TouchWe are a small selective boutique firm. Our clients work directly with our attorney and support staff. We are a team that will focus their efforts on protecting your rights until the end.
Recent News
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- Non-Compete Law
There has been much talk, nationally and locally, about non-compete agreements and their relative enforceability. We receive phone calls from prospective and current clients on the subject every day. ...
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J.D. Houvener and Matt Kulseth, two bright entrepreneurial lawyers, were kind enough to have Patrick Boyd as a guest on their Podcast this week to discuss founding a law firm, challenges and ...
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Employers and employees both should note these new changes to severance agreement/release enforceability in 2024! https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-york-extends-statute-of-limitations-4004740/
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Please see Patrick Boyd’s most recent TV appearance relating to labor negotiations, and wins, for the UAW and Hollywood unions. https://youtu.be/5MZFGctWRMw
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Patrick Boyd quoted in the Herald Sun for spearheading a waged-based class action. Click here to read the article.
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Patrick J. Boyd was quoted in a Fortune article this week about how executives, particularly the C-Suite, should negotiate their compensation packages. Read on for more.
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Patrick J. Boyd was quoted in an article this week relating to a reverse discrimination case brought against Morgan Stanley by a former Managing Director. Read here for more.
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Check out Patrick Boyd’s TV interview this week relating to the most recent Supreme Court decisions on education and civil right laws.
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Patrick J. Boyd was quoted in an article about Pay-Frequency Suits in New York this week by Law360. Access to the full article is available below. Read more here.
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Patrick J. Boyd was quoted by Gabrielle Fonrouge of CNBC yesterday in a thoughtful article, linked here, about a class action discrimination case brought against Bowlero. Bowlero, the public company ...
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Based on charges BLG filed with both the National Labor Relations Board and the United States Department of Labor, we were able to secure a profitable result including reinstatement, back pay, an ...
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For decades, the federal government has generally required that employers must pay their employees biweekly. However, the Appellate Division in New York in the Vega v. CM & Associates Construction ...
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In a recent First Amendment case, Bennett et al v. County of Rockland, a group of public sector plaintiffs raised objections to relocation of the County Probation office. In response to these ...
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The Supreme Court heard two cases this week, Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh, which could have major effects on social media and speech. These cases will determine whether Section 230 of the ...
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This week the state legislature passed the New York State Equal Rights Amendment (“ERA”) which will now be voted on in the Fall 2024 ballot. If the amendment is successful, New York would become the ...
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Please see Patrick Boyd’s most recent TV interview about new labor and employment law matters for 2023.
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In July 2021, Florida became the first state to pass a law allowing collegiate athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) which previously was illegal under the bylaws of the ...
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This past Monday, on Halloween, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on two cases regarding whether affirmative action or race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North ...
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Patrick J. Boyd was just quoted in Forage in an article on employment law careers and civil rights! See the link here - https://www.theforage.com/blog/careers/civil-rights-law
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On October 31st, the Supreme Court will decide whether race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina are lawful. This decision could put an end to ...
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As we all plan for the end of summer, please consider this thoughtful article on the evolving prevalence and utility of remote work options. See the full article here: https://www.businessnewsdaily.co ...
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Patrick J. Boyd appeared on a local TV news broadcast, the Bronx Social, this week to discuss the Dobbs decision and other precedents set by the Supreme Court in the recent term.
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Patrick Boyd was quoted by Fortune on some important employment law considerations for workers facing layoffs. Read all about it here: https://fortune.com/2022/06/18/what-to-do-if-youve-been-laid-off/
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- Workplace Discrimination & Harassments,
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In March 2016, five key members of the U.S. women’s soccer team filed a federal complaint with the federal employment agency, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), alleging wage ...
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The month of March did not kick off the Major League Baseball’s (MLB) season as it usually does. Instead, on March 1, MLB ownership announced that it was canceling regular season games due to a ...
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Please see Patrick Boyd's latest tv interview with BronxNet Community Television Community Television about Changes to New York Employment Laws.
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Patrick Boyd was quoted this week in FundFire regarding the new NYC Transparency Pay Rule and its application to Wall Street executives and asset managers. Read the article here: https://www.fundfire. ...
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Patrick Boyd was Quoted Yesterday In An Article by Lindsey Novak Discussing Age Discrimination in the Workplace. Read the article here: https://www.creators.com/read/at-work-lindsey-novak/02/22/get-fu ...
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See our most recent Blog about the mask mandate and its impact on the workplace and schools. https://www.theboydlawgroup.com/blog/2022/february/after-some-more-confusion-the-mask-mandate-is-ba2/
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- Covid-19
A New York state judge struck down Governor Kathy Hochul’s mask mandate on Monday, January 24, sending schools and businesses scrambling to quickly adjust policies. State Supreme Court Judge Thomas ...
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Patrick discusses labor and employment law changes in 2021 and predictions for 2022 in an interview with BronxNet Community Television.
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Last week Patrick J. Boyd did a tv interview with BronxNet Community Television and discussed a significant change to New York whistleblower law.
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Another employment law whistleblower is coming forward, just like BLG’s client covered in the press a few weeks ago, and working with the government to prosecute unlawful retaliation. Employees that ...
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Watch this video to learn how The Boyd Law Group’s whistleblower attorneys can help can help individuals protect their employment law rights when reporting an employer’s wrongdoing.
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New York employment lawyers should be monitoring a change to the New York Labor Law which will meaningfully expand protections for whistleblowers making the state, in some ways, one of the most ...
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- Workplace Discrimination & Harassments
In recent years, states throughout the nation have expanded protections for employees in the workplace. Most recently, Texas Governor Greg Abbot signed two new bills (SB 45 and HB 21) that went into ...
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Patrick J. Boyd is quoted by a reporter this week in an article relating to a Connecticut age discrimination ruling that was published by Law.Com. Read Article: https://www.law.com/ctlawtribune/2021/0 ...
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Please see Patrick Boyd's latest tv interview with BronxNet Community Television relating to Governor Cuomo's Resignation.
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In an August 2020 Q & A for her column published in The Dallas Morning News, career and life coach author Lindsay Novak discussed ageism with Patrick J. Boyd.
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Patrick J. Boyd was quoted yesterday in an article about workplace harassment on Creators.com. Read Article: https://www.creators.com/read/at-work-lindsey-novak/08/21/treated-like-a-servant-with-high- ...
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At a celebration of the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), President Biden announced that long Covid will now be considered a covered disability under the ADA and other ...
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Patrick J. Boyd was interviewed by the Connecticut Law Tribune again this week, this time he offered thoughts on representing high-profile clients in employment law matters. Read Article: https://www. ...
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Patrick J. Boyd was quoted in the Connecticut Law Tribune this week relating to a recent appellate court workplace discrimination ruling. Read Article: https://www.law.com/ctlawtribune/2021/07/22/empl ...
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Brandi Levy, a student at Mahanoy High School (MAHS), was finishing her freshman year when she tried out for and failed to make her high school’s varsity cheerleading team. When she was at an ...
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Patrick J. Boyd was quoted yesterday in The New York Post, in an article by private equity expert Josh Kosman, about the defamation suit brought against former Apollo Global Management CEO Leon Black. ...
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Please see Patrick Boyd's latest tv interview with BronxNet Community Television Community Television about sexual harassment and other allegations against Governor Cuomo.
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At The Boyd Law Group we pride ourselves on our unique in-house intake process.
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Patrick J. Boyd was quoted in the Connecticut Law Tribune this week relating to a recent appellate court whistleblower ruling. Read Article : https://www.law.com/ctlawtribune/2021/04/20/connecticut-ap ...
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It was a pleasure working with St. John's University School of Law and Federico Foli - Mindful Leadership Advocate, CEO and founder of Nexxpansion, and the Chief Strategy Officer of Axians NA, on the ...
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Please see Patrick Boyd's latest tv interview with BronxNet Community Television about the most recent stimulus plan and its impact on employment law and unemployment benefits.
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Patrick J. Boyd moderated a panel last Friday for the New York State Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law Section. The group discussed the risks and benefits of working with the press in ...
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This week Patrick J. Boyd was interviewed by Daren Jaime of BronxNet Community Television relating to the second stimulus package, returning to work and a new civil rights law.
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- Employment Law
The confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court, and the process that lead up to it set off a firestorm of controversies; Democrats accusing Republicans of rushing ...
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Yesterday, the New York Post reported on a recent age discrimination case brought by one of BLG's clients against Boyden World Capital, his former employer. Our client, Gray Hollett, was the chief ...
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Please see our most recent video about the increase in workplace regulations and how BLG can help employers and small business owners.
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- Employment Law
The COVID-19 pandemic brought all professional sports to a sudden and unprecedented stop; Major League Baseball (“MLB”) paused its season during spring training, the National Hockey League (“NHL”) ...
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- Employment Law
Recently, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provided employers guidance as to how best manage vulnerable employees and how these employees should be accommodated in the ...
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- Employment Law
The COVID-19 pandemic has led state and local governments to order businesses throughout their states closed in order to reduce the spread of the virus and its strain on healthcare systems. The ...
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Patrick J. Boyd quoted in the New York Law Journal yesterday relating to the debate between Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio over the closure of New York City schools.
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- Employment Law
The unique challenge presented by the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) pandemic has resulted in a flurry of legislative responses from the federal and state governments to mitigate the disruptive effects the ...
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- Employment Law
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) remains a challenge for the world and, in particular, the greater New York metropolitan area. The spread of the virus has required businesses to shut down or reduce their ...
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- Employment Law
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has directly affected governments, businesses, and individuals since it originated in China only a few months ago. Challenges will likely become more prevalent in the weeks ...
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The global law firm, Jones Day, is currently embroiled in a gender and discrimination class action lawsuit brought by former associates against the firm. The former associates, all of whom are women, ...
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- Employment Law
California is again making waves in the employment community with its new freelance law which took effect on January 1, 2020. The law, Assembly Bill 5 (“AB 5”), imposes several requirements on ...
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In the aftermath of the two disasters involving 737 MAX aircraft which led to the tragic death of over 300 passengers, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg was recently forced out in. Despite the problems ...
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- Employment Law
California recently enacted legislation aimed at allowing collegiate athletes to make money off their images and likeness. This legislation has the potential to upend the infrastructure of college ...
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- Labor Law
In late September of this year, a large group of Google contract workers voted to unionize with the United Steel Workers, under the name “Pittsburg Association of Tech Professionals” (PATP). This vote ...
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- Workplace Discrimination & Harassments
Towards the end of September 2019, the New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) released a series of guidelines to inform New York City employers what constitutes discrimination on the basis ...
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On August 20th, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new law that will substantially expand employment discrimination protections for victims of domestic violence. These protections will take ...
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- Labor Law
Negotiations between unions and management over new collective bargaining agreements (“CBAs”) are usually contentious. Add in a corruption investigation affecting one of the largest labor unions in ...
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- Workplace Discrimination & Harassments
When a public employee is a victim of employment discrimination, there are generally several ways in which he/she may pursue his/her claim. One method is by suing under Title VII of the Civil Rights ...
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In June 2019, Connecticut (similar to NY mentioned in our previous blog post) introduced new employment legislation. Coined the “Time’s Up Act” this Act is aimed at combatting sexual assault and ...
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New York Changes Its Employment Laws… Again
At the completion of the 2019 session, the New York State legislature passed not just one but several bills that will have a significant impact on many New York employers – particularly those located ...
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- Labor Law
Amazon – it’s the company that we all know and love for its lightning fast shipping, often getting your orders to you as quickly as next day. Not only does Amazon offer its customers a more convenient ...
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- Whistleblower
In 2019, New York employees can expect to see a dramatic increase in the protections they are afforded as whistleblowers. Two bills, one originating from the Assembly (A7384) and one from the Senate ...
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New federal legislation, the Taxpayer First Act (TFA), has recently been enacted by Congress which provides protections for tax whistleblowers to curb retaliatory actions taken against these ...
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On Monday, April 22, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States announced it would be deciding whether federal law prohibits employer discrimination against gay and transgender workers. Title VII of ...
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The New York Times reported on two of our cases relevant to a developing area of New York City law. See Patrick Boyd's quotes towards the end of the article. Our brave clients are working with us and ...
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In September 2018, twelve women told the New York Times that they had been sexually assaulted or harassed by CBS chief executive Les Moonves. Moonves negotiated his exit from the company shortly ...
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In recent years, many employers have drafted policies compelling their employees into arbitration - requiring employees to resolve any employment-related disputes via a private arbitrator (or ...
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New York regulators fined Barclay’s bank $15 million after CEO Jes Staley attempted to unmask a whistleblower in 2016. The whistleblower had anonymously written two letters to Barclay’s board ...
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Last month the New York City Council passed legislation that requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide a lactation room for expressing breast milk. The new bill expands upon the ...
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In 2011, the Obama administration set guidelines for colleges and universities to follow when handling sexual assault and harassment allegations. The Department of Education’s Civil Rights Division ...
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A Connecticut woman recently won her lawsuit against an employer that rescinded her job offer after she failed a pre-employment drug screening by testing positive for marijuana. Plaintiff Katelin ...
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Following a current trend, on August 10th, 2018 the Governor of Massachusetts signed into law a statute governing non-compete agreements, restricting their potential scope, and in certain ...
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Colin Kaepernick’s grievance case against the NFL will be allowed to proceed after a recent arbitration decision in his favor. Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL alleging that team owners ...
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The Boyd Law Group, PLLC just filed race discrimination and retaliation. The Me Too movement has had an impact here in New York. Recent changes in the New York State and New York City sexual ...
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Recently, in Epic Systems v.Lewis, the Supreme Court upheld employment agreements that force individuals to arbitrate wage and hour claims. Employment contracts requiring individual arbitration ...
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The Boyd Law Group, PLLC just filed race discrimination and retaliation complaints with the New York City Human Rights Commission against a salon that serves celebrities. An article referencing the ...
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Patrick J. Boyd quoted in the press relating to disability accommodation and strategic plaintiff-side concerns in a union environment. Hat tip to new team member Rachel McCormick for her assistance ...
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The Boyd Law Group, PLLC participated in REHAL V. WEINSTEIN AND THE NEW YORK CITY HUMAN RIGHTS LAW, a panel discussion at the St. John’s University Manhattan Campus on Friday, April 27th, 2018. A ...
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The Boyd Law Group is happy to announce its successful defense of a commercial litigation brought against a longstanding and valued client, Fabric Branding, LLC. This action was initiated in the ...
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Patrick Boyd discusses non-compete agreements in an article by Lindsay Novak. Discuss Non-compete Agreements Before You Sign
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Patrick J. Boyd quoted in Forbes relating to BLG’s representation of a class of airline pilots, “American Airline Pilot Seniority Integration Faces Lawsuit by U.S. Airways Pilots”.
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The Boyd Law Group mentioned in a Law.360 article “Tire Co. Inks $2 Million Deal to EEOC Sex Bias Row”, regarding multi-million dollar settlement in a class-action case.
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