General Employment Law

Understanding New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act: Protections for Independent Contractors

In recent years, the gig economy has seen exponential growth, with more individuals turning to freelance work for its flexibility…

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Navigating Non-Compete Agreements in New York’s Competitive Job Market

In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, non-compete agreements have become a common feature of employment contracts. Designed to protect…

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Judge grants Conditional Certification of Collective Action in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York

Brown, Miranda, and Garcia v. Powerline Auto Repair. d/b/a Powerline Auto Repair, and Khemlall Bisember a/k/a Ken Summer, individually, Docket…

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$165,000.00 – Sex Discrimination & Retaliation

March 2024 Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for sex discrimination and retaliation.  Plaintiff alleged that…

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New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York

Johnson v. Best Bev LLC; Index No.3:24-cv-01260 (BKS-ML) On October 15, 2024, Johnson (“Plaintiff” or “Johnson”), on behalf of himself,…

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Vaughan and Taveras v. Learning Care Group, Inc. and Everbrook Academy, LLC, individually; Index No.:24-cv-7634

New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On October 31, 2024, Plaintiff Vaughan…

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Overtime Draft

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently faced a significant legal setback as a federal judge in the US District…

2 months ago

When Not to Sign a Severance Agreement

If you’ve been offered a severance agreement, chances are you’re dealing with a challenging situation. This is true whether it’s…

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Firm Secures Judgment in the amount of $150,000.00 – Wage & Hour Violations

May 2024 Valdez et al. v. Michpat & Fam, LLC d/b/a Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Restaurant, and Patricia Nappo,…

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Can You Be Terminated While on Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation is designed to protect employees who are injured on the job. It provides them with financial support for…

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