The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has recently undergone monumental changes under President Donald J. Trump’s administration, and many are questioning just what the EEOC’s landscape, future direction, and its commitment to workers’ rights will be in the upcoming years. Who is the new EEOC Commissioner? Likely the first step in analyzing just what is to come is in the choice of the […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Southern District of New York On January 28, 2025, Plaintiff Cruz, by and through his attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., as and for his Complaint against Network Infrastructure Inc. d/b/a Network Infrastructure (“Network Infrastructure”), and Patrick Clarke, individually, and Craig Lusardi, individually (collectively with Network Infrastructure, […]
Every worker in New York deserves a safe and fair workplace. To help ensure this, the state established the Safety, Health, and Essential Rights (SHER) program, a vital initiative designed to protect employees from workplace hazards and unfair treatment. SHER empowers workers by educating them about their rights and holding employers accountable for maintaining safe […]
September 2024 Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the New York State Human Rights Law and as well as for retaliation in violation of Section 740 of the New York Labor Law. After sending a demand letter and […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York Chavez v. John McGowan & Sons of Sea Cliff, Inc., d/b/a John McGowan & Sons, and John McGowan & Sons of N.Y., Inc., d/b/a John McGowan & Sons, and John McGowan & Sons, Inc., d/b/a John McGowan & Sons, and James […]
In recent years, the gig economy has seen exponential growth, with more individuals turning to freelance work for its flexibility and autonomy. This shift has highlighted a pressing issue: the lack of protection for independent contractors when it comes to payment and fair treatment. To address these concerns, New York City implemented the Freelance Isn’t […]
In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, non-compete agreements have become a common feature of employment contracts. Designed to protect businesses, these agreements can significantly impact employees’ career prospects. If you’re navigating the professional landscape in New York, understanding how non-compete agreements work is essential. What Is a Non-Compete Agreement? A non-compete agreement is a […]
Brown, Miranda, and Garcia v. Powerline Auto Repair. d/b/a Powerline Auto Repair, and Khemlall Bisember a/k/a Ken Summer, individually, Docket No.: 23-8740 (KAM)(PK) Plaintiffs, Brown, Miranda, and Licona Garcia on behalf of themselves, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly-situated, filed a collective action lawsuit in the United States District Court District Eastern District […]
March 2024 Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for sex discrimination and retaliation. Plaintiff alleged that defendants discriminated against her due to her sex by subjecting her to a hostile work environment and then retaliated against her for complaining about that discrimination by, inter alia, demoting her, decreasing her pay, and […]
Johnson v. Best Bev LLC; Index No.3:24-cv-01260 (BKS-ML) On October 15, 2024, Johnson (“Plaintiff” or “Johnson”), on behalf of himself, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated, as class representative, by and through his attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., as and for his Complaint against Best Bev LLC (“Defendant”), alleges upon knowledge as […]
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