On December 21, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Warehouse Worker Protection Act (“the Act”) into law, officially enacted on February 19, 2023. In summary, the Act requires employers to provide a written description of quotas that employees are subject to and protects employees from being required to meet quotas that prevent them from partaking […]
Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment and sexual harassment. Plaintiff brought a lawsuit in which she alleged, inter alia, (1) that Defendant discriminated against her by subjecting her to hostile work environment in violation of the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) and the New […]
Firm Secures Judgment in the amount of $435,000.00 – Wage & Hour Violations Firm represented a collective group of employees against Morano Landscape Garden Designs, LTD., and Rosina Morano Sagliocco for unpaid overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the New York Labor Law. Generally, the Plaintiffs contended that the company […]
Under the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) and the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”), also known as the Fair Chance Act, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on their criminal history depending on the circumstances. At any stage in the hiring process or during employment, […]
Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment sexual harassment, in violation of the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (“CFEPA”) and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended (“Title VII). After sending a demand letter and engaging in mediation, the Firm negotiated […]
Alexia Agnant v. JTH Tax, L.L.C., D/B/A Liberty Tax Service, Index No: 22-1229-cv The Firm represents Defendants, Alexia Agnant and her wholly-owned New York corporation, Demetress Corporation (together “Agnant”), former franchisees of Plaintiff JTH Tax, L.L.C., D/B/A Liberty Tax Service (“Liberty”). In March 2022, Liberty terminated Agnant’s franchise agreements, claiming that Agnant had violated tax […]
App delivery drivers in New York City are still waiting to get their raises. Pursuant to Local Law 115, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) has been tasked to set a minimum wage for app delivery drivers effective January 2023. After issuing proposed rules and entering a lengthy public comment […]
Are you concerned co-workers doing the same work than you are receiving better compensation? Do you think you are earning less than what you’re worth in your industry? Do you think your company is paying you unfairly? Unfortunately, it can be difficult to determine if this is the case. However, several indicators can help you […]
Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for its violations of the anti-retaliation provisions of the federal and New York False Claims Acts, 31 U.S.C. § 3730(h)(1) and New York State Finance Law §191, respectively (together as the “FCAs”). Firm sent a demand letter on behalf of the client. After engaging in […]
New York City workers must be aware of their rights and obligations in the workplace. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about employment law that can lead you astray. Believing any of the common myths can lead to unfair treatment, underpayment, and other problems. Here are three common employment law myths debunked for New York City […]
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