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. […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York Espinoza Sanchez v. Angelina’s Kitchen, Inc. d/b/a Angelina’s Kitchen, and Vincent Malerba individually, and Baldo Manno, individually.; Index No.:1:26-cv-120 On January 9, 2026, Plaintiff Espinoza Sanchez, by and through his attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., filed a complaint in the United […]
Workplace sexual harassment in New York includes unwelcome comments, conduct, or behavior based on sex or gender that goes beyond minor annoyances. If you experience it, the law gives you multiple ways to report it. This includes internally, through city or state agencies, or with legal support. Sexual harassment at work is still happening in […]
In New York, employees have legal protections when their hours or pay are reduced. This includes protections such as minimum wage requirements, written notice of unemployment eligibility for significant reductions, and programs like Shared Work that allow partial unemployment benefits. If you are concerned that your rights were violated regarding hours or pay, here’s what […]
March 2025 Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for sexual harassment, as well as retaliation, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended and the New York State Human Rights Law, as well as for unpaid overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standards […]
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