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Our firm has filed a lawsuit seeking overtime pay on behalf of former and current employees who worked as Installers at The Shade Store.  Many persons who have worked as Installers at The Shade Store may be owed unpaid wages for hours worked in excess of forty hours per week.  A copy of the complaint can be reviewed here.  If you would like more information, or would like to opt-in to the lawsuit pending in the Southern District of New York, please fill out the form to your right.

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Our firm has filed a lawsuit seeking overtime pay on behalf of former and current employees at Express Scripts who were misclassified as “managers,” despite having no actual managerial duties.  Many former and current employees of Express Scripts may be owed overtime pay as a result. If you would like more information about the lawsuit, or would like to opt-in to the lawsuit pending in the District of New Jersey, please fill out the form to your right.

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The action Perez v. Express Scripts, et al, Case No.: 2:19-cv-7752, has been brought in the District of New Jersey on behalf of employees of Express Scripts who were misclassified as “managers” and denied overtime pay.  If you have held the position of manager at Express Scripts, have worked more than 40 hours per week and were not paid overtime wages, and would like more information about this action, please fill out the form to the right.

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The key here is to learn the reasons for your termination. The company’s answers could help you later if you decide to negotiate your severance or file a claim against the company. Calmly write down the answers and don’t make any arguments or offers. This is an information collection moment. Anything you say here might be used against you. If you are directly asked a question, say that you need to think about it.

1) Why is my employment being terminated?

2) Who else is losing his job right now?

3) How many employees, including myself, are losing their jobs right now?

4) Who will replace me or handle my job responsibilities?

5) Who made the decision to let me go?

6) Was there anything wrong with my job performance?

7) How would you suggest I improve my performance in my next job?

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By Jason Solotaroff
Good people lose their jobs all the time. It can be anything from a restructuring, a layoff, a personality conflict with the boss or, unfortunately sometimes, unlawful discrimination. How do you make sure you protect your rights and exit with the best financial package? As an experienced New York employment attorney, this is the advice I give to our clients…and to my friends and family members.

Five Rules To Follow When Your Employment is Terminated

1. Remain Calm.

Not only is this good for your self-respect, it will help set the strong and confident tone that you’ll need later if there is a negotiation.

2. Ask Questions.

I’ve written a separate blog post here on the seven questions you should ask when you are laid off. The key here is to learn the reasons for your termination. The company’s answers could help you later if you decide to negotiate your severance or file a claim against the company. Calmly write down the answers and don’t make any arguments or offers. This is an information collection moment. Anything you say here might be used against you. If you are directly asked a question, say that you need to think about it.

3. Don’t advocate for yourself right away.

Even seasoned professionals who are excellent negotiators can get emotional when they first find out about their terminations. Better to reflect first and calmly assemble your thoughts and arguments.
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