If you work in New York State or New York City and have a disability, you have the legal right to request reasonable workplace accommodations. Your employer must engage in a good-faith, interactive process and cannot deny a request without a legitimate, documented reason. Retaliation for requesting an accommodation is illegal. What Counts as a […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On December 9, 2025, Plaintiff Zamora Alvarez, by and through his attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., as and for his Complaint against Upper Restoration, Inc., and Matthew Lee, individually, (together as “Defendants”), alleges upon knowledge as to himself and his own […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On March 21, 2025, Plaintiff Derisma, by and through his attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., as and for his Complaint against The City of New York (“Defendant,” “City,” or sometimes both together), alleges upon knowledge as to himself and his own […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court of New Jersey On December 10, 2025, Plaintiff Gravini, by and through her attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., as and for her Complaint against Banana King Group LLC d/b/a IT’S WAAO, and Eliecer Montoya, individually, (together, where appropriate, as “Defendants”), alleges upon knowledge as to herself […]
July 2025 Ayala et al. v. Artichoke Pizza Managment LLC., et al. Docket No: 24-cv-9814 Firm represented a non-managerial kitchen staff worker against Artichoke Pizza Management LLC, d/b/a Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, and Artichoke 39, LLC, d/b/a Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, and Artichoke Bushwick, LLC, d/b/a Artichoke Basille’s Pizza, and Artichoke Bay Ridge, LLC, d/b/a Artichoke Basille’s […]
April 2025 Firm represented a male staff member against his former employer for disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the New York State Human Rights Law as well as for retaliation in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act. After sending a demand letter and engaging in pre-litigation mediation, […]
Social media is woven into almost every part of modern life. Employees post about their experiences, share opinions, and stay connected with friends, all on platforms that are public by design. But in the workplace, social media can become a legal minefield. Comments, photos, or posts can raise issues around privacy, free speech, discrimination, and […]
Age should never define your worth, but in some workplaces, older employees still face subtle or even blatant discrimination. Whether it’s being passed over for promotions, pushed into early retirement, or overlooked during hiring, age bias remains a real issue. Fortunately, both federal and New York laws offer strong protections for workers who experience discrimination […]
Disability accommodations are meant to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to succeed at work. For many employees in New York, though, the process of asking for or receiving reasonable accommodations accommodations can feel confusing and intimidating. You might worry that your employer will see you differently, that your request will be denied, or […]
Employee handbooks are more than just guides for workplace policies. They can have real legal weight. In New York, the way a handbook is written and enforced can affect hiring practices, employee rights, and even litigation. For both employees and employers, understanding these implications of an employee handbook is essential to avoid misunderstandings or legal […]
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