In Law360
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Law360 reports on V&As case against Construction Co. on behalf of the trustees

"A New York magistrate judge on Friday recommended the confirmation of a $2.27 million arbitration award entered against a construction company that allegedly failed to make contributions to a carpenter union’s benefit funds that were required by collective bargaining agreements."
In NYC Commission on Human Rights
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V&As LaDonna Lusher acknowledged in the "Combating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Trends and Recommendations Based on 2017 Public Hearing Testimony"

“In addition, employees working on non immigrant visas have temporary authorization to work in the United States and worry that their employment will not be renewed if they speak out, and thus their ability to remain in this country will be compromised.”
In Orthodox Jewish Nurses Association
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Orthodox Jewish Nurses Association published article authored by Jack Newhouse titled "When to Disclose Sabbath Observance During the Hiring Process"

"As a Sabbath-observant Jew, you fear that an employer who learns about an applicant’s need for scheduling accommodations may opt to offer the position to a similarly qualified candidate to avoid the inconvenience."
In Bloomberg Businessweek
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Bloomberg Businessweek quotes partner LaDonna Lusher on home health aides legislature

LaDonna Lusher, Valia’s attorney at Virginia & Ambinder LLC, says the document “reads just like the briefs we’ve seen from the industry.”
In Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Richmond Times-Dispatch reports on V&A's case against 5 adult clubs in Richmond, Virginia on behalf of dancers

"The suit alleges that the clubs and their owner, William Pyliaris, failed to pay dancers minimum wage and overtime while illegally withholding tips and charging dancers fees to perform in the club — all alleged violations of the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act."
In Style Weekly
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Style Weekly quotes partner LaDonna Lusher on lawsuit against Richmond adult clubs pursued by dancers

"But lawyer Lusher thinks that holding club owners accountable can lead to broader improvements for the quality of work in the industry."
In Crain's New York Business
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Craine's New York article mentioned V&A for their efforts on behalf of home care workers

Home care workers were connected with attorneys at V&A by labor groups to fight against the 13-hour rule.
In NY.gov
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V&A's Kara Miller Quoted in Cuomo Administration's Nail Salon Reforms Press Release

“A business that must close because it cannot operate without underpaying workers or subjecting them to inhumane working conditions is not a loss to our community.”
In Pro Publica
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Pro Publica quotes V&A partner Jim Murphy on wage theft by NYC luxury building owners

“The original statute as it was drafted had a lot of holes in it,” said James Murphy, a labor lawyer at the firm of Virginia & Ambinder in New York.
In Law360
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Law360 reports on Virginia & Ambinder's case against Envy Nails on behalf of underpaid salon workers

A New York federal judge on Friday said he would not dismiss a collective action brought by workers against Envy Nails salons in New York City alleging that they were not paid minimum wage or overtime and that they failed to receive pay stubs, a day after oral arguments were held.
In JDSupra
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V&A files actions against Versace and Michael Kors on behalf of former unpaid interns

The plaintiffs alleged in the class action suits that they were tasked with inputting data, assisting with organizing samples, answering phone calls, setting up promotional events, and running personal errands for paid employees without being paid.
In New York Daily News
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New York Daily News reports on Virginia & Ambinder's wage theft case against NYC luxury construction company Parkside

“You have a situation where people are going to be buying apartments for the mid-eight figures, and you have individuals working there who are getting the lowest of living wages,” said attorney Lloyd Ambinder.