Blitman & King win retiree health insurance dispute
On June 8, 2016, Arbitrator Thomas Maroney ruled that the City of Syracuse violated its collective bargaining agreement with the Syracuse Firefighters, Local 280, IAFF, AFL-CIO, when it unilaterally increased the health insurance premium contributions that hundreds of retired firefighters were required to make to maintain coverage. To read more about this important decision, click […]
NLRB Administrative Law Judge Orders Successor Employer to Recognize Union
On September 21, 2015, a National Labor Relations Board Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) ruled that a stone and gravel supplier was obligated to recognize and bargain with the union who represented employees from a company whose assets the supplier purchased. In a case handled by Nathaniel G. Lambright and Bryan T. Arnault , the supplier […]
Substantial Award of Back Pay, Benefits, and Possible Reinstatement for Firefighter Unlawfully Placed on Unpaid Leave
On June 19, 2015, the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department held in a case litigated by Blitman & King LLP that the City of Syracuse unlawfully placed Firefighter John Williams on unpaid, involuntary leave in violation of the New York State Civil Service Law. Firefighter Williams, who was removed from active […]
Blitman & King to Present at "Recent Developments of Critical Labor Relations Issues Before the NLRB" | Employment Law
Nathaniel Lambright, a partner in the Labor Department of Blitman & King, will present at upcoming NLRB conference on May 11, 2012 at The Hearthstone in Depew, NY. Nat will discuss recent developments at the NLRB. Other topics of interest include the duty of fair representations, relocations, closings and other entrepreneurial decisions, social media and the NLRB and the changing face of ethical obligations involving the internet and social media.
Nathaniel G. Lambright to Provide Insight on Recent Developments of Critical Labor Relations Issues Before the NLRB.
On Friday, May 11, 2012, Nathaniel G. Lambright will be presenting on Recent Developments at the NLRB. The program is being sponsored by Cornell University ILR School Labor and Employment Program, the NLRB Region 3, and the NYSBA Labor Employment Law Section. For more information on this program,
Nathaniel G. Lambright to Serve as Panelist at Conference Sponsored by the Labor and Employment Relations Association Chapters and Cornell’s Industrial and Labor Relations Program
Nathaniel G. Lambright, a Partner in the Labor Department of Blitman & King, has been selected to serve as a Panelist for the upcoming conference sponsored by the Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo Labor and Employment Relations Association chapters and Cornell’s Industrial and Labor Relations Program.
Nathaniel G. Lambright to Serve as Panelist for New York State Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section Fall Meeting
Nathaniel G. Lambright, a Partner in the Labor Department of Blitman & King, has been selected to serve as a Panelist for the New York State Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section Fall Meeting. As a Panelist, Nat will present “The What, When, Where and Why of the NLRB’s Proposed Rules Reforming R-Case” providing insight the NLRB’s proposed rules which will expedite, modernize and streamline the Union election and representation process.
Nathaniel G. Lambright Named 5th District Representative for New York State Bar
Nathaniel G. Lambright, a Partner in the firm's Labor Practice, was recently named the Fifth District Representative of the Labor and Employment Section of the New York State Bar Association. Mr. Lambright will help coordinate outreach efforts for the Section, including organizing education seminars in labor and employment law.