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 […]
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, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated, as class representative, by and through his attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., as and for his Complaint against Best Bev LLC (“Defendant”), alleges upon knowledge as […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On October 31, 2024, Plaintiff Vaughan and Taveras, on behalf of themselves, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, as class representatives except where otherwise stated, (collectively as “FLSA Plaintiffs”), by and through their attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., as […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
Since the pandemic, remote work has become a defining feature of the modern workforce. Employers in nearly every industry have embraced remote work opportunities, and technology has made it easier than ever to perform jobs from anywhere. Platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other digital tools allow teams to stay connected and productive without needing […]
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