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January 11, 2024
Just-Cause Laws Could Spread After 2nd Circ. Ruling
Legislation protecting workers from unexpected firings could appear in more jurisdictions after the Second Circuit ruled that such a New York City law doesn’t interfere in collective bargaining, attorneys said. Here, Law360 explores the potential impact of the ruling.
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January 05, 2024
2nd Circ. Upholds NYC's Law On Fast Food Worker Firings
A New York City law shielding fast food workers from sudden firings and schedule changes doesn't alter collective bargaining processes, a Second Circuit panel said Friday, ruling that the National Labor Relations Act doesn't preempt it.
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May 18, 2023
2nd Circ. Skeptical Of Restaurant Groups' 'Just Cause' Take
A Second Circuit panel seemed hesitant Thursday to agree with a pair of restaurant groups that federal labor law preempts New York City's "just cause" protections for fast food workers and that those protections are unconstitutional.
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May 16, 2023
NYC, Restaurant Groups Bring 'Just Cause' Args To 2nd Circ.
New York City’s "just cause" protections for fast food workers will be up for debate at the Second Circuit on Thursday, as a panel hears arguments from the city and a pair of restaurant industry groups trying to invalidate the laws. Here, Law360 previews the potential arguments.
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May 12, 2023
NY Forecast: Challenge To NYC Just Cause Laws At 2nd Circ.
Two restaurant groups will call upon the Second Circuit on Thursday to strike down New York City laws that make it illegal for employers to fire workers without just cause. Here, Law360 looks at this proceeding and other major labor and employment cases in New York.
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May 11, 2023
Restaurant Law Center Head Talks 5th Circ. Tip Rule Win
Restaurant Law Center Executive Director Angelo Amador spoke with Law360 about the group’s recent Fifth Circuit win in a case challenging a federal tip credit rule, and why such challenges to regulations are necessary.
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September 30, 2022
Profs, Labor Groups Defend NYC Just Cause Law At 2nd Circ.
A group of labor law professors and a coalition of worker advocacy groups urged the Second Circuit to strike down a challenge to a New York City law that provides just-cause job protections to some fast food workers.
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September 29, 2022
14 States Back NYC's Fast-Food Just Cause Law At 2nd Circ.
Overturning a New York City law that protects fast-food workers from being fired without reason would ripple beyond the Big Apple, 14 states and the District of Columbia told the Second Circuit, warning that such a decision would jeopardize state and local laws regulating employment conditions across the U.S.
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September 22, 2022
NYC Defends Fast-Food Just Cause Law At 2nd Circ.
A law making it tougher for New York City fast-food restaurants to fire workers neither encroaches on federal labor law nor unfairly boosts local businesses over national chains, the city told the Second Circuit, urging the court to reject an industry challenge.
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June 30, 2022
Business Groups Urge 2nd Circ. To Ax NYC Just Cause Laws
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a group of business advocacy organizations urged a Second Circuit panel to dismantle New York City laws instituting just cause firing protections for fast food workers, arguing the laws are preempted by the National Labor Relations Act.