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 […]
Employees in New York City are protected by some of the broadest workplace discrimination laws in the country. While many workers are familiar with federal anti-discrimination protections, fewer realize that New York City has its own laws that may provide additional safeguards in the workplace. Here’s what you need to know. Workplace Discrimination Is Not […]
Social media and online communication have blurred the line between personal and professional life more than ever before. Employees in New York City and throughout the state often share opinions online about politics, social issues, workplace concerns, and current events without realizing that those posts could eventually affect their employment. At the same time, many […]
On March 19, 2026, Plaintiff Diaz, by and through her attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., filed a complaint in the United States District Court, Eastern District, against, Romano Cleaners Inc. d/b/a Romano Drive-In Cleaners (“Romano Cleaners”), and Nar Dry Cleaning, Inc. d/b/a Romano Drive-In Cleaners (“NAR Dry Cleaning”), and Family Drive-In Cleaners of Bayside Inc. […]
De Los Santos Perez v. Kaotic Auto Parts & Motorcycle Repair Corp., and Michael Deluca, individually, and Kevin Ross, individually, and Anthony White, JR., individually; Index No.:25-cv-5899 Plaintiff, De Los Santos Perez on behalf of himself, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, filed a collective action lawsuit in the United States District Court […]
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