Rose & Rose, P.C. represents large groups in class action and similar proceedings arising under employment and consumer protection laws.

We help victims of group based employment discrimination where employers have violated laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). If you believe your employer is discriminating against you and your co- workers, please contact Joshua Rose .

• Taylor et al. v. Barnhart, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration EEOC Nos. 120-2003-0304X, 120-2003-00305X.
  
  On February 18, 2005 , Administrative Judge Enechi Modu of the Baltimore District Office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a decision recommending certification of a class of several thousand African American female employees at the Social Security Administration (SSA) headquarters in Woodlawn ,Maryland on promotions claims, but recommended denial of certification on awards and training claims. To read the Judge's decision, click here.
  
  The class action complaints are led by Black Females for Justice II (BFFJ). BFFJ II, a group of African-American women who are long term SSA employees. BFFJ II incorporated in the Fall of 2002 to stop discriminatory employment practices at SSA headquarters. BFFJ II also aims to provide a forum for the exchange of information, educating and encouraging the public about professional opportunities available in government service.
  
  To contact the class agents and officers of BFFJ II, Paulette Taylor and Debra Harley, click here .

We also help employees obtain benefits they are entitled to under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”). If you believe you have a claim of this kind, please send an e-mail to Joshua Rose .

• Fischel v. The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States (N.D. Cal. Civ. No. C-96-4202, Judge Walker) Rose & Rose is part of a team representing a class of hundreds of career life insurance sales agents who were promised lifetime health benefits if they sold enough insurance. The company reneged on its promise and this action was brought in San Francisco in 1996. The court ruled for the plaintiffs and the parties have reached agreement on a settlement that provides substantial health benefits for the class.
  
  
• Berger v. AXA Network, LLC, (N.D. Ill. Civ. No , Judge Bucklo) Rose & Rose is lead counsel representing a certified class of thousands of life insurance sales agents who were re-classified from “employee” to “independent contractor” status in order to make them ineligible for retirement and other benefits. The action was filed in Chicago in 2003. The court issued an order finding that there is a valid claim and that a class should be certified. The case is pending on motions for summary judgment.
  

We help employees get the overtime pay and other wages they are entitled to under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) and state and local law. If you believe you have not been paid the wages you are entitled to, please send an e-mail to Terri Marcus.

• Main, et al. v. Advantage Ground Transportation Corp., (Central District of California, Judge Carter) : This lawsuit was filed in Orange Co., Calif., near Los Angeles, March 2004 on behalf of several airport shuttle vehicle drivers alleging violations of federal and state minimum wage and overtime laws. Each of the drivers worked without being paid 1.5 times his regular rate. To see a copy of the Complaint, click here.

We help victims of deceptive and fraudulent consumer practices under the Unfair Trade Practices laws of various states. If you believe you have a claim of this kind, please send an e-mail to Joshua Rose.

Harvey v MetLife, (Supreme Court for New York County (Manhattan) Rose & Rose is lead counsel representing a potential national class of MetLife customers. The class members have been charged for “Child Rider” life insurance after their children are too old to be covered. The Complaint alleges that the practice of charging unearned premiums is deceptive in violation of New York GBL 349. {complaint} . To see a copy of the Complaint, click here.

• Ring v AXA Equitable Rose & Rose is lead counsel representing a potential national class of AXA Equitable customers. The class members have been charged for “Child Rider” life insurance after their children are too old to be covered. The Complaint alleges that the practice of charging unearned premiums is deceptive in violation of New York GBL 349. {complaint} This case was filed in the Supreme Court for New York County (Manhattan), New York. The defendants have removed it to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York where it is pending on a motion to dismiss.
  

We help victims of group based employment discrimination where employers have violated laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). If you believe your employer is discriminating against you and your co-workers, please contact Joshua Rose.

• Taylor et al. v. Barnhart, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, {conform style to Berger and Fischel} EEOC Nos. 120-2003-0304X 120-2003-00305X.
  
  We have filed a motion to certify a class of several thousand African American female employees of the Social Security Administration (SSA) headquarters in Woodlawn, Maryland. Our motion has been pending before an administrative judge in the Baltimore District Office of the EEOC since September 2003. The class action complaint seeks redress for thousands of African-American women in salary grades 7 through 13 for discrimination in awards, promotions, and training. To read the class complaint, click here.
  
  On October 28, 2004, the Administrative Judge assigned to the case asked the parties to address six specific questions. We believe the outcome of the motion to certify a class depends on our answers to these questions. We filed our response November 12, 2004. To view it, click here.
  
  The class action complaints are led by Black Females for Justice II (BFFJ). BFFJ II, a group of African-American women who are long term SSA employees. BFFJ II incorporated in the Fall of 2002 to stop discriminatory employment practices at SSA headquarters. BFFJ II also aims to provide a forum for the exchange of information, educating and encouraging the public about professional opportunities available in government service.
  
  To contact the class agents and officers of BFFJ II, Paulette Taylor and Debra Harley, click here.
  

We represent groups and public interest organizations that seek remedies for systemic discrimination. We have substantial experience analyzing employment patterns and examinations that result in the exclusion of protected classes of people. We have used those tools to change hiring systems that discriminate on the basis of race and national origin.

• Suburban Litigation Program Rose & Rose, P.C. has represented public interest groups like the NAACP and its state and local units in a variety of actions aimed at changing employment practices that exclude African Americans, women, Hispanics and other protected groups from jobs and promotions.
  
  We have obtained more than 28 court orders designed to open opportunities in police, fire and other public service jobs with municipal government employers to African Americans. Many of the municipal employers had never hired an African American although they were located within minutes of heavily black cities.
  
  
• New Jersey State Police and Other Testing Cases. We have successfully challenged selection procedures that have the effect of excluding minority applicants but do not accurately predict success in the job. These include a four year college degree requirement imposed by the New Jersey State Troopers; written police officer and firefighter exams that reflect cultural norms rather than job skills; and physical performance tests that measure male attributes rather than talents used on the job.