Settlements & Verdicts

$135,000.00 –Sexual Harassment, Retaliation, Whistleblowing and Wage-related Claims

January 2024

Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment, sexual harassment, and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended , and the New York State Human Rights Law  and the New York City Human Rights Law , Sections 215 and 740 of the New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) and potentially other related state and federal whistleblower statutes, as well as wage-theft related claims under Sections 191(1)(d), 195(1), and 195 (3) of the NYLL.  After sending a demand letter and engaging in contentious negotiations, the parties agreed to mediate the case resulting in a settlement in the amount of $135,000.00.  Michael J. Borrelli handled the matter for the Firm.

Published by
Borrelli & Associates

Recent Posts

How the NYC Human Rights Law Protects Employees From Discrimination

Employees in New York City are protected by some of the broadest workplace discrimination laws…

6 days ago

Can You Be Fired for Your Political Views or Online Activity in New York?

Social media and online communication have blurred the line between personal and professional life more…

3 weeks ago

Judge grants Conditional Certification of Collective Action in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York

De Los Santos Perez v. Kaotic Auto Parts & Motorcycle Repair Corp., and Michael Deluca,…

2 months ago