Outten & Golden LLP - Washington, DC

12/08/2022

“The allegations are that engaged in deceptive practices with respect to both” customers and drivers, said Pooja Shethji, a plaintiffs'-side with Outten & Golden LLP in Washington.

Amazon.com Inc. could be on the hook for civil penalties on top of a previous $62 million settlement related to accusations of keeping a portion of delivery drivers’ tips, after District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine filed a new lawsuit against the e-commerce giant.

10/06/2022

Jahan Sagafi discusses the California legislation aimed at cutting discrimination against women and minorities.

Simply compiling the data will help business leaders see hidden pay disparities, employment lawyer says.

05/12/2022

United Airlines and its parent company uniformly applied a policy denying regular wages to workers who took short-term military leave, a pilot told an Illinois federal judge, saying the court should grant certification to two classes. Continue to read: http://ow.ly/gSkm50J4hM3

05/11/2022

If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, women without access to abortion in newly restrictive states may face working conditions less accommodating of the realities of new motherhood, attorneys said, noting that non-overtime-exempt workers will bear a lost of wages. Continue to read: http://ow.ly/ImB050J5Jza

05/11/2022

Workplace bias doesn't stop at the office door. The increase in remote work can be a blessing for some, but it's a mixed bag for women overall. Cara Greene, a partner at Outten & Golden LLP, shared a few tips on how to improve remote work for women employees. Read the full article here: http://ow.ly/eF7050IliqY

05/09/2022

Cody Yorke breaks down the areas of a contract that an employee can try to negotiate, starting with one of the newest and most popular subjects: .

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05/08/2022

Pawanpreet Dhaliwal explains intersectionality and how different forms of – and unlawful – can compound one another.

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05/07/2022

NYC has adopted a law requiring employers and hiring agents to include the payband for a position in any listing for a job, promotion, or transfer opportunity.

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05/06/2022

Wendi S. Lazar offers her perspective on carefully reviewed on the front end to maximize the protection if needed during this busy .

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04/25/2022

Wendi S. Lazar offers her perspective on carefully reviewed on the front end to maximize the protection if needed during this busy .

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04/25/2022

Take a deeper look at Jahan Sagafi and his role in prosecuting the nationwide class action challenging Abercrombie & Fitch’s culture of exclusivity, racism, and harassment in the early 2000s. White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch is available on Netflix. Read more:
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03/01/2022

Outten & Golden is proud to celebrate Women's History Month. Thank you to all the women who have made an impact on our history and to those currently shaping our future society.

02/18/2022

Please join us in congratulating Adam Klein, Wendi S. Lazar, Tammy Marzigliano, and Larry Moy on their selection to the 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America.

We are delighted to announce the 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America. These 500 stars represent the judiciary, public interest, dealmakers, plaintiff advocates, commercial litigators, disability lawyers and more. And, if you’re like anyone else we’ve talked to lately, it’s been a har...

01/28/2022

According to the National Women's Law Center, women in New York typically make 88 cents for every dollar paid to men. For Black women, it's 65 cents, and for Latina women, it's 56 cents.

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Wendi S. Lazar and Shira Z. Gelfand of Outten & Golden LLP discuss the state of pay equity laws in New York state, including amendments in the past decade to broaden the scope of protections and efforts to further narrow the gap in light of the impact of the pandemic.

09/30/2021

Join Wendi S. Lazar at the Labor And Employment Law Section Fall 2021 for her perspective on “The Ethical and Practical Implications of Regulating Discrimination in the Legal Profession.“ https://bit.ly/3uq2eN3

09/30/2021

"Debra Stoe's courage should serve as inspiration to all women in the workplace. This verdict sends a message to all employers that in the workplace will not be tolerated, especially in Federal Government" Susan E. Huhta https://bit.ly/3zX0E6g

09/29/2021

"Wages are property under California law and your right to that property vests when you perform the work," - Adam Koshkin https://bit.ly/3kPbW8m

09/23/2021

Join Cody York at HNBA LGBT Summit 2021, on Monday, September 27, 2021, to hear her views on Employment Law and the LGBTQ Community" https://bit.ly/3zyKTU1

09/22/2021

Leading by example, O&G partner Jahan Sagafi discusses his approach to being a respectful and respectable attorney in The Northern California Super Lawyers 2021 issue. https://bit.ly/3kxnhKa

09/17/2021

RBG was one of the great justices in modern American history, and her passing was a tremendous loss to our country. A year later, Kathleen Peratis and others remember their colleague and friend in "Notorious: The Legal Legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg"https://bit.ly/3Ak4k2W

09/03/2021

Outten & Golden is proud to be recognized by Super Lawyers 2021 for both Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! The Super Lawyers list is a designation of top-rated practicing attorneys selected through extensive evaluation. https://bit.ly/2WKgGCx

09/03/2021

Outten & Golden is pleased to announce that 17 of our attorneys have been selected to the 2021 edition of Super Lawyers

Congratulation to Molly A. Brooks, Gregory S. Chiarello, Cara E. Greene, Susan E. Huhta, Adam T. Klein, Wendi S. Lazar, Tammy Marzigliano, Ossai Miazad, Laurence S. Moy, Wayne N. Outten, Kathleen Peratis, Jahan C. Sagafi, Jennifer Schwartz, Michael J. Scimone, Amy F. Shulman, Darnley D. Stewart, and Justin M. Swartz. https://bit.ly/2WKgGCx

09/01/2021

CASE UPDATE - The fight continues to protect the rights of DACA recipients to receive fair treatment when applying for loans. To find out more, visit https://bit.ly/38wy8gA

08/26/2021

US Bank Assistant Managers Nab Collective Cert. In OT Suit —
A Washington federal judge ruled that a group of U.S. Bank branch assistant managers can pursue their claims as a collective in a suit alleging the company didn't pay them for off-the-clock work. https://bit.ly/3B3OKsm

08/20/2021

Wage and hour self-audits are vital for every organization. O&G partner Melissa L. Stewart joins the discussion with insight on what employers should know before they start the process. https://bit.ly/2W5yFUm

08/20/2021

Can employers justifiably adjust compensation based on geography? Find out what Menaka Fernando has to say about it. https://bit.ly/2UzVa2V

08/20/2021

Best Lawyers, the oldest lawyer rating publication in the US, has recognized Wendi S. Lazar as a 'Lawyer of the Year' for 2022. This is Wendi's 10th year on the list. Congratulations! https://bit.ly/3ghtozI

08/19/2021

Project has filed an amended class action complaint against the State of Washington and each of the thirty-nine counties in the State. https://bit.ly/3y60RmO

08/19/2021

We are pleased to announce 4 of our attorneys were named to the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Attorneys included in the 2022 edition are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. https://bit.ly/3j0BpLl

08/19/2021

Outten & Golden LLP is proud to announce that 15 attorneys have been included in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America, a definitive guide to legal excellence.
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