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Recent News About Asher, Gittler & D'Alba

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  Lawsuit: CTA didn't properly calculate OT wages for second, third shift union workers

  By Jonathan Bilyk | Tuesday, Jun 23, 2020 @ 10:36pm

  CTA labor deal said night shifts entitled to 10-15% shift differentials, but those differentials weren't caculated into their overtime pay, shorting them wages, a lawsuit says.

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  Railroad: Unions' suit over medical condition reporting rules for workers should be tossed; Suit endangers safety

  By Scott Holland | Friday, Dec 20, 2019 @ 3:44pm

  BNSF Railroad has responded to a federal class action from train unions arguing the company’s medical reporting rules violate federal law, saying the union's lawsuit would weaken railroad safety across the country.

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  Unions allege BNSF Railway employee medical reporting rules violate Americans with Disabilities Act

  By Carrie Bradon | Friday, Jul 5, 2019 @ 1:18pm

  A group of unions is suing BNSF Railway, alleging its practices for requiring medical documentation violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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