On January 30, 2012, ABGL Attorney James Versocki testified before the New York City Council on the necessity for transparency at the NYC Department of Housing & Preservation. James’ testimony focused on the need for public access to contracting information to assist workers who are being underpaid on HPD contracts or supervised projects. ABGL attorneys… Read more »
ABGL News & Publications
ABGL Decision Published in BNA
Nov. 10 — BNA, Inc. Construction Labor Report Benefit Plans Court Affirms Benefit Miscalculation Ruling For Individual Plaintiff, Remands Class Claims BNA Snapshot Novella v. Westchester County, 2d Cir., No. 09-4061-cv(L), 11/3/11 Key Holding: The Second Circuit affirmed a lower court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of a pension plan participant regarding the plan’s… Read more »
Partner Marty Glennon’s article on the need for an Infrastructure Bank on Long Island published in Newsday
On Thursday, March 3, 2011, ABGL Partner Marty Glennon’s article on the need for an Infrastructure on Long Island was published in the Op-Ed Section of Newsday. In his article, Mr. Glennon explains how financing from union pensions would create jobs and spark the economy. http://www.newsday.com/opinion/oped/special-banks-can-help-li-rebuild-1.2725723
ABGL Attorney Gary A. Thayer becomes the newest member of the ERISA Advisory Council
DOL Appoints to ERISA Advisory CouncilFive New Members, Plus Chair, Vice Chair The Labor Department announced Dec. 21 that it has appointed five new members as well as a new chair and vice chair to the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans for 2011. The 15-member council, also known as the ERISA… Read more »
Archer, Byington, Glennon & Levine Partner prevails before the Second Circuit
A multiemployer pension fund properly suspended the pension benefits of a business owner who continued to draw a $300,000 salary from his company after he told the fund he had “retired,” the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled Dec. 15 in an unpublished decision (Cirincione v. Plumbers Local Union No. 200 Pension… Read more »
Archer, Byington, Glennon & Levine Files Discrimination Suit against Brentwood School Board President George Talley
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/6th-brentwood-school-worker-alleges-discrimination-1.2503346 6th Brentwood school worker alleges discrimination November 29, 2010 by JOHN HILDEBRAND / [email protected] A sixth Brentwood school worker has filed a federal discrimination complaint against board president George Talley, charging that Talley repeatedly used racial slurs against him in blocking his bids for promotion. In the latest legal action, Colin Edwards of Bay… Read more »
PLAs and ABGL in the News
ABGL lawyer James Versocki was recently quoted in an Crain’s Business article investigating a challenge filed by certain trade associations against NYC Project Labor Agreements. A link to the article may be found here: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20101101/REAL_ESTATE/101109990 ABGL lawyers have counseled clients on and defended PLAs for decades; please do not hesitate to contact us with any… Read more »
PLA Challenge – ABGL Attorney Versocki Quoted in Crain’s New York
During the past few years, New York City has entered into a series of Project Labor Agreements with the NYC Building & Construction Trades Council. A recent lawsuit was filed against these PLAs; a copy of the lawsuit may be seen here: ABGL attorney James Versocki was quoted in an article in Crain’s Business New… Read more »
Worker Misclassification Hearings
The New York State Legislature has begun drafting legislation to address worker misclassification (e.g. treating workers as independent contractors). The Assembly bill A08237 and Senate bill (S6194) seek to dramatically revise the standards to limit the improper use of independent contractors. On January 27, 2010, ABGL lawyer, James W. Versocki, testified at the Assembly’s hearing… Read more »
Wage Board Concludes Work – Commissioner Issues Final Order
The 2009 New York State Wage Board has concluded work and the Commissioner of Labor has adopted its report and recommendation. The Board, which included ABGL attorney James W. Versocki,was tasked with reviewing the wage orders for the New York State Hotel and Restaurant industries. The Wage Orders regulate working conditions, including wages and hours… Read more »