Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment and sexual harassment. Plaintiff brought a lawsuit in which she alleged, inter alia, (1) that Defendant discriminated against her by subjecting her to hostile work environment in violation of the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) and the New […]
Under the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) and the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”), also known as the Fair Chance Act, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on their criminal history depending on the circumstances. At any stage in the hiring process or during employment, […]
Alexia Agnant v. JTH Tax, L.L.C., D/B/A Liberty Tax Service, Index No: 22-1229-cv The Firm represents Defendants, Alexia Agnant and her wholly-owned New York corporation, Demetress Corporation (together “Agnant”), former franchisees of Plaintiff JTH Tax, L.L.C., D/B/A Liberty Tax Service (“Liberty”). In March 2022, Liberty terminated Agnant’s franchise agreements, claiming that Agnant had violated tax […]
App delivery drivers in New York City are still waiting to get their raises. Pursuant to Local Law 115, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) has been tasked to set a minimum wage for app delivery drivers effective January 2023. After issuing proposed rules and entering a lengthy public comment […]
Are you concerned co-workers doing the same work than you are receiving better compensation? Do you think you are earning less than what you’re worth in your industry? Do you think your company is paying you unfairly? Unfortunately, it can be difficult to determine if this is the case. However, several indicators can help you […]
Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for its violations of the anti-retaliation provisions of the federal and New York False Claims Acts, 31 U.S.C. § 3730(h)(1) and New York State Finance Law §191, respectively (together as the “FCAs”). Firm sent a demand letter on behalf of the client. After engaging in […]
New York City workers must be aware of their rights and obligations in the workplace. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about employment law that can lead you astray. Believing any of the common myths can lead to unfair treatment, underpayment, and other problems. Here are three common employment law myths debunked for New York City […]
Sarmiento et al. v. Frank’s Pizzeria Inc., et al. Docket No: 21-cv-6813(BMC) Firm Secures Judgment in the amount of $310,000.00 – Wage & Hour Violations Firm represented four former employees against Frank’s Pizzeria Inc. and LPZZA, Inc., two corporations that operate as a single enterprise to run a Nassau County-based Italian restaurant, for unpaid overtime […]
Judge grants Conditional Certification of Collective Action in the Eastern District of New York Guaman v. Energy Plus NY Corp d/b/a Energy Plus, and Energy Plus NY Inc d/b/a Energy Plus, and Moshe Lefkowitz, individually, and Abraham Lichtenstadter, individually, Docket No.: 22-cv-07401 Lead Plaintiff, Mr. Guaman, on behalf of himself, individually, and on behalf of […]
“Every nursing mother deserves access to a safe, hygienic, and convenient space to pump in the workplace,” said Governor Kathy Hochul when she signed legislation to expand accommodations for breastfeeding in the workplace. Currently, New York State already guarantees employees the right to take breaks to pump breastmilk in the workplace for up to three years […]
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