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A class action is a type of legal action where a representative individual or group of individuals can bring a claim on behalf of a larger group or class who share a common legal interest.
ArentFox Schiff

Class Action Year in Review: Labor & Employment - March 2024

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The use of arbitration agreements between employers and employees is a long-standing practice that has become an integral part of employment dispute resolution across the country. Employers often use arbitration agreements...more

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Could Barring Former Employees From Your Premises Lead To A Lawsuit?

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Hospitality employers open to the general public should be aware of a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) with implications across the industry. In a 2-to-1 decision, the NLRB ruled that a hotel and...more

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Overtime Class Actions Gaining Traction in Canada: Is the Oil Patch Next?

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On October 12, 2016, a former GoodLife personal trainer filed a class action lawsuit for $60 million in damages under Ontario's Class Proceeding Acts, 1992. The proposed class members include current and former non-managerial...more

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Doing the “Two Step”: Court Grants Stage One Conditional Certification Of EPA Collective Action

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In a case we previously blogged about here where the Court refused to grant Plaintiffs’ request for equitable tolling on their claims under the Equal Pay Act (“EPA”), Magistrate Judge Michael Dolinger recently issued a...more

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