Wage theft is a widespread problem in New York City, depriving workers of the pay they’ve rightfully earned. Employers may withhold wages, fail to pay overtime, or misclassify employees to avoid providing fair compensation. Not only is this unethical, but it’s also illegal. Understanding your rights and the legal options available can help you take […]
Every worker in New York deserves a safe and fair workplace. To help ensure this, the state established the Safety, Health, and Essential Rights (SHER) program, a vital initiative designed to protect employees from workplace hazards and unfair treatment. SHER empowers workers by educating them about their rights and holding employers accountable for maintaining safe […]
September 2024 Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the New York State Human Rights Law and as well as for retaliation in violation of Section 740 of the New York Labor Law. After sending a demand letter and […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York Chavez v. John McGowan & Sons of Sea Cliff, Inc., d/b/a John McGowan & Sons, and John McGowan & Sons of N.Y., Inc., d/b/a John McGowan & Sons, and John McGowan & Sons, Inc., d/b/a John McGowan & Sons, and James […]
October 2024 $325,000.00– Disability Discrimination and Retaliation – Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for disability discrimination and retaliation, in collective violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, Sections 215 and 740 of the New York Labor Law, and Sections 7 and 8(a)(1) of […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On November 21, 2024, Plaintiff Castano, by and through his attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., as and for his Amended Complaint against Defendants City of New York, Daniel McAdams in his individual capacity, and Hugh Jimenez in his individual capacity (collectively, […]
In recent years, the gig economy has seen exponential growth, with more individuals turning to freelance work for its flexibility and autonomy. This shift has highlighted a pressing issue: the lack of protection for independent contractors when it comes to payment and fair treatment. To address these concerns, New York City implemented the Freelance Isn’t […]
In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, non-compete agreements have become a common feature of employment contracts. Designed to protect businesses, these agreements can significantly impact employees’ career prospects. If you’re navigating the professional landscape in New York, understanding how non-compete agreements work is essential. What Is a Non-Compete Agreement? A non-compete agreement is a […]
Brown, Miranda, and Garcia v. Powerline Auto Repair. d/b/a Powerline Auto Repair, and Khemlall Bisember a/k/a Ken Summer, individually, Docket No.: 23-8740 (KAM)(PK) Plaintiffs, Brown, Miranda, and Licona Garcia on behalf of themselves, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, filed a collective action lawsuit in the United States District Court District Eastern District […]
March 2024 Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for sex discrimination and retaliation. Plaintiff alleged that defendants discriminated against her due to her sex by subjecting her to a hostile work environment and then retaliated against her for complaining about that discrimination by, inter alia, demoting her, decreasing her pay, and […]
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