Samuel Estreicher

Professor

Samuel Estreicher is a law professor at New York University and director of its Center for Labor and Employment Law.

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Gorsuch delivers an Epic decision.

Bloomberg Opinion

The Supreme Court Did Workers a Favor

Class action lawsuits are the wrong way to settle employment disputes.

May 24, 2018

May 24, 2018

OpinionSamuel Estreicher

The Supreme Court Did Workers a Favor

Class action lawsuits are the wrong way to settle employment disputes.

Gorsuch delivers an Epic decision.

March 2, 2018

March 2, 2018

OpinionSamuel Estreicher

How Unions Can Survive a Supreme Court Defeat

The demise of "fair-share" rules could cripple organized labor. Here's a viable alternative.

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January 16, 2018

January 16, 2018

OpinionSamuel Estreicher

The Case for Letting Uber Drivers Organize

A century-old labor law should apply to the gig economy, too.

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November 12, 2017

November 12, 2017

OpinionSamuel Estreicher

How to Stop the Next Harvey Weinstein

Regulators have the power to curb abuse of nondisclosure agreements. It's time they use it.

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September 5, 2017

September 5, 2017

OpinionSamuel Estreicher

To Raise Wages, Make Employers Compete for U.S. Workers

Guest-worker programs put low-skilled Americans at a disadvantage. It's time for sensible reform

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July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

OpinionSamuel Estreicher and Clint Wallace

HSAs Can Show the Way to Bipartisan Health Reform

The current system benefits those who need the least help. Here's an alternative both sides can agree on.

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July 7, 2017

July 7, 2017

OpinionSamuel Estreicher

A 'Safe Harbor' Plan For Hiring Older Workers

The government can aid the prospects of middle-aged job applicants by giving companies more freedom to fire them.

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