Workers

Jeff Ruby’s Restaurants Faces Federal Lawsuit for Skimming Server Tips and Paying Non-Tipped Workers

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CINCINNATI – The company operating Jeff Ruby’s restaurants is facing a federal lawsuit, accused of diverting money from the server’s “tip pool” to non-tipped employees. The lawsuit alleges that Ruby’s restaurants paid “tip pool employees” less than the federal and state minimum wage by utilizing the “tip credit” to meet their wage obligations. It further claims that the company failed to inform workers about this practice, as required. The suit also asserts that Ruby’s distributed “tip pool” funds to behind-the-scenes workers, including cooks and dishwashers, who were consequently paid less. On Tuesday, CEO Britney Ruby … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Appeals $148 Million Verdict in Defamation Case with Georgia Election Workers

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NEW YORK CITY, NY – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has filed an appeal against a jury’s verdict that ordered him to pay $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers. The workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, accused Giuliani of defaming them after the 2020 election by spreading baseless claims of mass voter fraud. Giuliani filed for bankruptcy shortly after the verdict was announced, effectively freezing the proceedings and preventing the workers from collecting the large sum. However, a bankruptcy judge recently unfroze the case, allowing Giuliani’s attorney to continue representing … Read more

Understanding Workers’ Compensation Laws for Employees in Illinois: Rights, Filing Process, and Recovery

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Chicago, Illinois – Employers in Illinois are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for nearly all employees, and failure to do so can result in significant penalties. It is crucial for workers in the state to understand their rights and responsibilities in the event of a workplace injury. Here is a concise guide to the workers’ compensation laws in Illinois. Workers’ compensation laws in Chicago, IL apply to almost all employees, whether they are part-time or full-time. This coverage includes employees who sustain injuries while working in Illinois, those whose work is centered in the … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Appeals $148 Million Verdict in Defamation Case Involving Georgia Election Workers

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Washington, D.C. – Former New York City mayor and personal attorney to former President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, is seeking to appeal a jury verdict that ordered him to pay $148 million to two election workers in Georgia. The verdict stems from a defamation lawsuit filed by the workers against Giuliani, who they believe spread false claims about their involvement in voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election. In his plea to the Washington, D.C. federal judge, Giuliani argues for a reconsideration of the jury’s decision, stating that the evidence presented during the trial does … Read more