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 […]
Agoney v. PRNC Operating, LLC d/b/a Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and Elena Vega Castro, individually; Index No.:8:23-cv-1168 On September 11, 2023, Plaintiff Agoney, by and through her attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., as and for her Complaint against PRNC OPERATING, LLC d/b/a PLATTSBURGH REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (“PRNC”) and ELENA VEGA CASTRO, individually, (collectively, […]
On June 13, 2023, the New York Court of Appeals decided that Wall Street bank PJT Partners, Inc. (“PJT”), could be held liable for failing to stop a former partner from defrauding The Moore Charitable Foundation (“Moore”) of $25 million through a fake investment scheme. While this case may seem far removed from the average […]
Firm represented a male staff member against his former employer for disability discrimination and retaliation, collectively in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”), and the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) as well as retaliation under Sections 215 and 740 of the New York […]
Bell et. al v. Learning Wheel Childcare Corp. d/b/a Learning Wheel Childcare, and Park Place Day Care Inc. d/b/a Park Place Day Care, and Dvora Inc. d/b/a Building Blocks Land, And Barbrey Prep Inc. d/b/a Barbrey Prep, and Alenushka Childcare, and Irina Gutkina, individually, and Yelena Kuznetsova, individually; Index No.:23-cv-6879 On September 15th, 2023, Plaintiff […]
Within employment law, claims regarding allegations of a hostile work environment based on discrimination in the workplace are common; however, frequently, people have a limiting idea of what discrimination in the workplace can look like. While blatant forms of discrimination are easy to characterize, the implicit, and maybe even unintentional, words and behavior can marginalize […]
Hiring events are a great way for companies to connect with potential employees and for job seekers to get an opportunity to meet face-to-face with potential employers. However, the question of whether discrimination can take place at these events has been asked by many job hunters. Employers Cannot Discriminate The answer to the question of […]
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 […]
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