As an employee in New York City, you may wonder if your employer can force you to work overtime. The answer is not as simple as a yes or no. Certain laws protect employees from being overworked, but there are also exceptions depending on your job position and wage. Here’s what you need to know. […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a crucial piece of legislation that caters to the needs of employees needing time off from work for specific reasons. This includes the birth of a child, adoption, or serious medical conditions. It permits employees to take a leave of absence without the fear of losing their […]
As we all know, employment laws protect the rights of employees in the work environment. But what happens when an employer requires you to attend an off-hours work event? Can you refuse to go? Can they fire you if you do? This is a question that many employees find themselves asking. Here’s what you need […]
With New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s (“DCWP”) law increasing the minimum wage for delivery workers from $7.09 per hour to $17.96 per hour initially set to take effect Wednesday, July 12, 2023, app-based food delivery companies such as Uber Technologies Inc. (“Uber”), Doordash Inc. (“Doordash”) and others filed lawsuits on Thursday, […]
Firm represented an African American female employee member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment and race discrimination, collectively in violation of Section 1981 of Title 42 of the United States Code, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the New Jersey Law against Discrimination, the New Jersey Conscientious […]
New Action filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of Erie Collins-Hoskins v. TripiFoods, Inc., and Tony Bow, individually, and Timothy R. Acker, individually, and Martin L. Brzoska , individually; Index No.:811894/2023 On September 19, 2023, Plaintiff Collins-Hoskins, by and through his attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., as and for […]
Despite New York State’s Salary Transparency Law still being set to go into effect on September 17, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul has proven that there is always time for final amendments if it means further protecting the rights of New York’s workers. In case you have missed New York’s newest attempt to be one of […]
New Action filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of Nassau On September 29th, 2023, Plaintiff Parra, by and through his attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., filed a Complaint against THE COUNTY OF NASSAU (“the County”), and two police officers, in both their individual and official capacities, (collectively, where appropriate, […]
Bartending is a fun job that comes with many perks. It’s social and exposes you to a wide variety of experiences. But as a bartender, it’s important to follow the rules and regulations. One of the most common questions people ask about bartenders is whether or not they can drink on the job in NYC. […]
Employee work schedules are one of the most hotly contested issues in the workplace. Ask any manager and they’ll tell you it’s where many of their headaches come from. Can your employer change your hours without your knowledge or consent in New York? The answer mainly concerns the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act […]
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