When you work hard for your paycheck, you expect to receive the money you have earned. Unfortunately, some employees discover that their paychecks are short, overtime is missing, or their employer has made deductions they do not understand. If this happens to you, knowing your rights under New York law can help you determine what […]
Losing your job can be stressful, even when you see it coming. If your employer offers you a severance agreement, you may be tempted to sign it and move on. Before you do, however, take time to understand what you’re agreeing to and whether the terms are fair. A severance agreement can affect your finances […]
Judge grants Conditional Certification of Collective Action in the United States District Court Southern District of New York Plaintiff, Rodriguez on behalf of himself, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, filed a collective action lawsuit in the United States District Court District Southern District of New York against Real Photo by Freddy’s Colors […]
Choosing an employment lawyer is a decision that deserves some thought. If you are dealing with discrimination, harassment, retaliation, unpaid wages, wrongful termination, or another workplace problem, you may already feel uncertain about what to do next. You may also be worried about your job, your finances, your reputation, or whether pursuing a claim could […]
Getting hurt at work can be frightening enough without worrying about your job, your paycheck, or whether your employer will blame you for what happened. The same is true when you know your workplace is unsafe but are afraid that speaking up could put your position at risk. New York employees have important protections in […]
April 2026 Nance v. The City of New York, et al. Docket No: 24-CV-08228 Firm represented a female employee against The City of New York for race, sex, age and religion discrimination, as well as retaliation for engaging in protected activity. Specifically, the Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant discriminated against Plaintiff due to her race […]
Judge grants Conditional Certification of Collective Action in the United States District Court of New Jersey Plaintiff, Gravini on behalf of herself, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, filed a collective action lawsuit in the United States District Court of New Jersey Banana King Group LLC d/b/a IT’S WAAO, and Eliecer Montoya, alleging […]
Parties stipulated and Judge ordered a Conditional Certification of Collective Action in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York Plaintiff, Alvarez on behalf of himself, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, filed a collective action lawsuit in the United States District Court District Eastern District of New York against Upper […]
Workplace harassment can leave you feeling uncomfortable, angry, embarrassed, or even afraid to go to work. Many employees also worry about what will happen if they speak up. Will their employer believe them? Could they lose their job? Will coworkers treat them differently? Could reporting the harassment damage their professional reputation? Your concerns make sense. […]
Choosing to work as an independent contractor or freelancer offers flexibility and independence, but there are also things you’ll sacrifice. This is why it can be problematic when a company tries to classify you as an IC or freelancer and you are not. You’ll lose out on protections and benefits to which you are legally […]
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