The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently faced a significant legal setback as a federal judge in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas overturned its proposed changes to the overtime rule. What is the Overtime Rule? The overtime rule, governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ensures that employees who […]
If you’ve been offered a severance agreement, chances are you’re dealing with a challenging situation. This is true whether it’s due to a layoff, company downsizing, or termination. Severance agreements can offer valuable financial support to employees who are about to be out of work. However, signing a severance agreement without fully understanding its terms […]
May 2024 Valdez et al. v. Michpat & Fam, LLC d/b/a Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Restaurant, and Patricia Nappo, a/k/a Patricia Demint, indvidually., et al. Docket No: 20-cv-2570 Firm Secures Judgment in the amount of $150,000.00 – Wage & Hour Violations – Firm represented a managing member/general manager against her former employers Michpat & […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Southern District of New York On October 29, 2024, Plaintiff Nance, by and through her attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., as and for Complaint against THE CITY OF NEW YORK (“Defendant” or “City”), alleges upon knowledge as to herself and her own actions, and upon information […]
Workers’ compensation is designed to protect employees who are injured on the job. It provides them with financial support for medical bills, lost wages, and rehabilitation while they recover. However, one concern that many injured workers have is whether they can be terminated while receiving workers’ compensation benefits. It’s illegal to fire someone solely because […]
January 2024 Hiciano et al. v. Joyeria Elizabeth I, Corp., et al. Docket No: 21-cv-4508 Firm Secures Judgment in the amount of $150,000.00 – Wage & Hour Violations – Firm represented a collective group of former employees against Joyeria Elizabeth I, Corp., and Joyeria Elizabeth II, Corp., and Joyeria Elizabeth III, Corp., and Joyeria Elizabeth […]
Firm represented an African American female staff member against her former employer for race discrimination and retaliation, in collective violation of Section 1981 of Title 42 of the Unites States Code, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the New York State Human Rights Law, and Section 740 of the New […]
January 2024 Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment, sexual harassment, and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended , and the New York State Human Rights Law and the New York City Human Rights Law , Sections 215 […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On October 2, 2024, Plaintiffs O’Campo and Jimenez, (together, where appropriate, as “Plaintiffs”), by and through their attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., filed their Complaint against GUARANTEED HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC (“GHI”), and JUSTIN ROMANO, individually, and ABRAHAM FINKLER, individually, and RICARDO […]
With the legalization of recreational marijuana use in New York, many residents are curious about how this change impacts workplace policies. Many are asking if NYC employers can still drug test for marijuana. The short answer is no. In most cases, employers in New York City can no longer drug test employees or job applicants […]
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