DOCUMENT EVERYTHING: The Importance of Documenting Complaints, Interactions, and Events in Employment Discrimination and Retaliation Cases
Documentation is a crucial aspect in employment discrimination and retaliation cases. It helps to provide evidence of any discriminatory or retaliatory behavior, which can then be used to support a complaint or lawsuit. In many cases of discrimination or retaliation, it can be difficult to prove that it actually took place. This is where documentation comes in. Keeping a record of all interactions, events, and communications related to the discrimination or retaliation can be incredibly helpful in building a case. This includes notes of any incidents, copies of emails, and any relevant documents or recordings.
Employment Law Tip: Do Not Sign Severance Agreements Without First Contacting An Employment Law Attorney
With all the layoffs going on, here’s some friendly advice to employees. DO NOT BLINDLY SIGN A SEVERANCE AGREEMENT.
The terms are usually completely one-sided and require you to agree to, among others, 1) release/waive any claims/lawsuits you have against the employer (and any other entity or individual even remotely associated with the employer), 2) overbroad and one-sided confidentiality and non-disparagement, and 3) restrictive covenants (promise not to compete, etc.).
RI Employee Rights: Common Questions and Answers
Attorneys Richard Sinapi and Danilo Borgas were recently featured in Providence Monthly and SO Rhode Island magazines’ financial planning guides with answers to common questions asked by employees regarding their workplace rights in Rhode Island.
Sinapi Law Wins Over $2 Million Jury Trial Verdict for Wage and Hour Clients
The victory totaling over $2 million was in favor of seven cable installers who were misclassified as independent contractors and deprived of minimum wages, minimum shift pay, and overtime pay during their employment.
Rhode Island Increases Minimum Wage to $12.25 as of January 1, 2022
On May 20, 2021, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed legislation into law raising the minimum wage in Rhode Island from $11.50 per hour to $15 per hour over four years. As of January 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Rhode Island is now $12.25. The law includes additional increases of the minimum wage to $13 per hour on January 1, 2023; $14 per hour on January 1, 2024 and $15 per hour on January 1, 2025. The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training estimates that the new law will raise wages for approximately 70,000 workers by 2022 and 140,000 workers by 2025.
Recent Employment Law and Civil Rights Case Results
Our lawyers are experienced, relentless, and always ready to fight with our clients’ best interests in mind. Some of our recent notable Employment Law and Civil Rights victories, resulting in millions of dollars recovered for our clients, are listed here.
Rhode Island’s Minimum Wage is Increasing to $15.00 Per Hour!
On May 20, 2021, Rhode Island joined a handful of other states gradually increasing their state minimum wage to $15.00 per hour. Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation set to increase Rhode Island’s minimum wage from the current $11.50 to $15.00 per hour by 2025.