In New York, employers can review publicly available social media when making hiring or firing decisions, but they cannot ask for passwords or use private accounts. Social media activity also cannot be used to discriminate, retaliate, or make decisions based on protected characteristics. Understanding these limits helps employees recognize when an employer crosses the line. […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On February 24, 2026, Plaintiff Mena, by and through his attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., filed a complaint in the United States District Court, Eastern District, against, Phase 3 Interiors LLC (“Phase 3”), and Genci Sela, individually, and Marcello Saquipulla, individually, […]
January 2026 Firm represented against his former employer for egregious hostile work environment, race discrimination, and retaliation, collectively in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, The New York State Human Rights Law, and The New York City Human Rights Law and the New York Labor Law Section 740. […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On February 18, 2026, Plaintiff Barranco, by and through his attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., filed a complaint in the United States District Court, Eastern District, against, J & A Glatt Meats, Inc. d/b/a The Prime Cut (“Prime Cut”), and Albir […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On February 23, 2026, Plaintiff Padilla Tonato, by and through his attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., filed a complaint in the United States District Court, Eastern District, against Inwood Property Development LLC (“Inwood”), Isaiah Moultrie, individually, (together, where appropriate, as “Defendants”) […]
New York City’s Local Law 144 requires employers using AI or automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) for hiring or promotions to conduct independent bias audits, disclose audit summaries publicly, and notify job applicants before such tools are used. These protections aim to increase transparency and reduce discriminatory outcomes in hiring. What do you need to […]
August 2025 Firm represented two former employees against their former employer for unpaid overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) and the N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. (“NYCRR”), as amended, the anti-retaliation provisions of Section 215 and 740 of the NYLL, the anti-familial status […]
December 2025 Firm represented an employee against their former employer for age, race, and/or sex discrimination and retaliation, in violation of the New York State Human Rights Law. After filing the case in court, the parties agreed to mediation and shortly thereafter, the case concluded in a settlement in the amount $295,000.00. Edgar M. Rivera […]
August 2025 Martinez v. JLM Decorating, Inc., and JLM Decorating NYC Inc., and Cosmopolitan Interior NY Corporation, and Moshe Gold, individually, and Josafath Arias, individually et al. Docket No: 20-cv-02969 Firm represented a non-managerial painter against his former employers JLM Decorating, Inc., and JLM Decorating NYC Inc., and Cosmopolitan Interior NY Corporation, and Moshe Gold, […]
January 2026 Firm represented an employee against his former employer for damages for retaliation in violation of the New York Labor Law Section 215 (“NYLL”); failure to comply with NYLL Section 215 regarding unauthorized deduction of non-discretionary bonuses. After sending a demand letter, the Firm negotiated a settlement in the amount of $100,000.00. Alexander T. […]
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