Most states have a minimum wage that employers are required to pay employees and New York is no exception. In 2017, the minimum wage for many employees in the state began an incremental increase that eventually resulted in a minimum wage of $15 per hour for anyone working for an employer with more than 11 […]
New Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New YorkAmetepe v. Peak Time Parking, Corp., and FIH Enterprise Inc., and Sam Dar Enterprises Inc., and Zafar Majeed, individually, and Fayyaz Khan, individually, and Naveed Anjum, individually, and Mustafa Ali Khandwalla, individually Case No.: 1:18-cv-05384 On June 14, 2018, Lead Plaintiff Mr. Ametepe filed a […]
New Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New York Flores v. New City Lawn & Landscape, Inc., and Joseph Monteferrante, individually Case No.: 7:18-cv-05456 On June 18, 2018, Lead Plaintiff Mr. Flores filed a collective action lawsuit in United States District Court – Southern District of New York against New City Lawn & Landscape, […]
On July 18, 2018, the new Temporary Schedule Change Law took effect in New York City. Under the law, covered employees have a right to temporary changes to their work schedule for certain “personal events.” All employees who work over 80+ hours per calendar year in NYC and who have been employed by their employer […]
New Action filed in the Southern District of New York Bardhaj v. 50 Broadway Realty Corp., Civil Case No.: 1:18-cv-04503 On May 21, 2018, Plaintiff, Ms. Bardhaj, filed a civil action lawsuit against her employer, 50 Broadway Realty Corp., for overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the New York Labor Law (“NYLL”), […]
Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C. is pleased to announce that attorney Thomas R. Price recently joined the firm as a Senior Associate. Prior to joining our team, Thomas was an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY). As part of […]
Non-compete agreements are created by employers to prevent employees from taking their talents to a direct competitor. The agreement is usually part of the overall employment contract, though it might be an individual document, and is often for a pre-determined period of time. If you continue to work for the employer for which you signed […]
New Collective Action filed in the Southern District of New YorkAbraham and Sylvester v. Promise Home Care Agency, Inc. Case No.: 18-cv-04502 On May 21, 2018, Lead Plaintiffs, Ms. Abraham and Ms. Sylvester, on behalf of themselves, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, filed a collective action lawsuit against Promise Home Care Agency, […]
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, the New York State Legislature and New York City Council have enacted broad expansions to the laws regarding sexual harassment in the workplace. As these laws take effect, it is important to note how your legal rights may have changed. Below is an overview of many of the […]
Jones v. Strategic Financial Solutions L.L.C., and Pioneer Law Firm, P.C., d/b/a The Law Offices of John Dougherty and Associates, and Timberline Capital Ventures, Inc., and Harbor Legal Group, L.L.C., d/b/a The Law Offices of G. Anthony Yuthas, and Credit Advocates Law Firm, LLC, Case No: 16-cv-04617 $920,741.42 – Class Action for Improper Payment of […]
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