On February 22nd, 2023, the United States Supreme Court considered whether a supervisor earning at least $100,000 annually is eligible for retroactive overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Ultimately, the Court held that an oil rig supervisor, making over $200,000 annually, is considered to be a “non-exempt” individual under the FLSA as […]
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Firm represented a female employee against her former employer for race discrimination and retaliation for complaining about race discrimination, collectively in violation of the anti-race discrimination and anti-retaliation provisions of Section 1981 of Title 42 of the Unites States Code and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. After first filing […]
As the workforce landscape continues to evolve, the rights and benefits of part-time employees have become an essential topic of discussion. One crucial aspect is sick leave. This is a benefit that ensures employees can take time off when they are unwell without sacrificing income. Do part-time employees in New York City get sick days […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On July 20, 2023, Plaintiff Reyes, on behalf of himself, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, (collectively as “FLSA Plaintiffs” and/or “Rule 23 Plaintiffs,” as these terms are defined below),by and through his attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., as […]
Pregnancy discrimination remains a prevalent issue in workplaces, affecting countless women who find themselves unfairly treated due to their pregnancy. However, laws at both the federal and state levels are in place to protect expecting mothers from such discrimination. What should employees know about laws protecting them during pregnancy and how can an employment attorney […]
On September 14, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law, A.836, which prohibits employers from requesting or requiring usernames, login information, and passwords, of personal electronic accounts as a condition of hiring, employment, or for use in a disciplinary action. Moreover, the new law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees and applicants […]
$290,000.00 – Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment – Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment sexual harassment, collectively in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”), the New York City Human Rights […]
Alonzo Baez et. al v. Mariscos Ramirez, Inc. d/b/a Marisco Centro, and Zolio Ramirez a/k/a Chelo Ramirez, individually, and Radame Abreu a/k/a Roy Abreu individually, Index No.:23-cv-06954 On August 7, 2023, Plaintiff Alonzo Baez, on behalf of herself, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, (collectively as “FSLA Plaintiffs,” and/or “Rule 23 Plaintiffs” as […]
The Wage Parity Law (“WPL”), which originally went into effect in 2012, established a minimum wage rate, additional wages, and supplemental benefits for home care aides performing Medicaid-reimbursed work within the boroughs of New York City and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester. Before the amendment, in addition to being entitled to the minimum […]
Firm represented an African American male employee against his former employer for egregious hostile work environment and race discrimination, collectively in violation of Section 1981 of Title 42 of the Unites States Code, retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , as amended, The New York State Human Rights […]