The Wage Parity Law (“WPL”), which originally went into effect in 2012, established a minimum wage rate, additional wages, and supplemental benefits for home care aides performing Medicaid-reimbursed work within the boroughs of New York City and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester. Before the amendment, in addition to being entitled to the minimum […]
On June 13, 2023, the New York Court of Appeals decided that Wall Street bank PJT Partners, Inc. (“PJT”), could be held liable for failing to stop a former partner from defrauding The Moore Charitable Foundation (“Moore”) of $25 million through a fake investment scheme. While this case may seem far removed from the average […]
Hiring events are a great way for companies to connect with potential employees and for job seekers to get an opportunity to meet face-to-face with potential employers. However, the question of whether discrimination can take place at these events has been asked by many job hunters. Employers Cannot Discriminate The answer to the question of […]
As an employee in New York City, you may wonder if your employer can force you to work overtime. The answer is not as simple as a yes or no. Certain laws protect employees from being overworked, but there are also exceptions depending on your job position and wage. Here’s what you need to know. […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a crucial piece of legislation that caters to the needs of employees needing time off from work for specific reasons. This includes the birth of a child, adoption, or serious medical conditions. It permits employees to take a leave of absence without the fear of losing their […]
As we all know, employment laws protect the rights of employees in the work environment. But what happens when an employer requires you to attend an off-hours work event? Can you refuse to go? Can they fire you if you do? This is a question that many employees find themselves asking. Here’s what you need […]
With New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s (“DCWP”) law increasing the minimum wage for delivery workers from $7.09 per hour to $17.96 per hour initially set to take effect Wednesday, July 12, 2023, app-based food delivery companies such as Uber Technologies Inc. (“Uber”), Doordash Inc. (“Doordash”) and others filed lawsuits on Thursday, […]
Firm represented an African American female employee member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment and race discrimination, collectively in violation of Section 1981 of Title 42 of the United States Code, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the New Jersey Law against Discrimination, the New Jersey Conscientious […]
New Action filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of Erie Collins-Hoskins v. TripiFoods, Inc., and Tony Bow, individually, and Timothy R. Acker, individually, and Martin L. Brzoska , individually; Index No.:811894/2023 On September 19, 2023, Plaintiff Collins-Hoskins, by and through his attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., as and for […]
Despite New York State’s Salary Transparency Law still being set to go into effect on September 17, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul has proven that there is always time for final amendments if it means further protecting the rights of New York’s workers. In case you have missed New York’s newest attempt to be one of […]
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