New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On October 22, 2025, Plaintiff De Los Santos Perez, by and through his attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., filed a complaint in the United States District Court, Eastern District, against, Kaotic Auto Parts & Motorcycle Repair Corp. (“Kaotic Auto Parts”), and […]
Many employees in New York City and throughout the state hesitate to speak up about workplace problems because they fear retaliation. Whether the issue involves discrimination, harassment, unpaid wages, or unsafe working conditions, workers are often concerned that reporting the problem could put their jobs at risk. In some situations, those fears become reality. Employees […]
Carcamo v. Tacos El Poblanito Inc. d/b/a Tacos El Poblanito and Daniel Barrios Castillo, individually, Docket No.: 1:25-cv-05339 Plaintiff, Carcamo 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 Tacos El Poblanito Inc. d/b/a […]
Retail employees in New York City deal with a variety of issues in the workplace. From difficult customer interactions to theft concerns and workplace safety issues, employee protections are more important now than ever before. The NYC Retail Worker Safety Act is part of that broader effort to improve workplace safety for retail employees. Here’s […]
Preparing for a new child comes with major changes, both personally and professionally. For employees in New York City and throughout the state, questions about pregnancy leave, parental leave, and workplace protections often become a major source of stress during this time. Are you expecting? Here’s what you need to know about parental leave. Pregnancy […]
Many employees in New York assume that if they work overtime hours, their paycheck will automatically reflect it correctly. Unfortunately, overtime pay issues are far more common than many people realize. New York employees are sometimes underpaid because of payroll mistakes, improper classifications, or misunderstandings about overtime rules. Do you often work more than 40 […]
May 2026 Firm Secures a Trial Win with a Verdict worth $1,180,000.00 – Violation of New York Labor Law and Breach of Contract Firm represented a Vice President of Creative Services (“Plaintiff”) against her former employer Camuto Group LLC (“Defendant”) for violation of New York Labor Law (“NYLL”), breach of contract, and retaliation in further […]
Workplace discrimination is not always obvious. In many New York workplaces, it does not appear as a direct statement or written policy. Instead, it can show up through patterns of treatment, decision-making, or workplace behavior that affect older employees or workers with disabilities. Understanding the signs can help you recognize when your rights may be […]
New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) gives employees important rights related to time off and workplace scheduling. Recent updates to ESSTA have strengthened employee protections and clarified how workers can request time off for illness, safety concerns, and certain family-related needs. For employees in New York City, these changes can directly […]
In New York, employers can review publicly available social media when making hiring or firing decisions, but they cannot ask for passwords or use private accounts. Social media activity also cannot be used to discriminate, retaliate, or make decisions based on protected characteristics. Understanding these limits helps employees recognize when an employer crosses the line. […]
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