September 25, 2018

NY Documentation Reporting Harassment Discrimination

Published by Sam Smith, Esq. at September 25, 2018

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The Importance of Proper Documentation of Complaints to Employer as Well as Holding on to Evidence of Discrimination/Harassment

Why you should consider reporting instances of discrimination, harassment, etc., to your employer and maintain copies of your complaints if possible.

September 21, 2018

Published by Leeds Brown Law at September 21, 2018

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Examples of Illegal Deductions From Wages

Employers oftentimes illegally deduct money from workers' wages. Here are some examples of what's considered "wage theft" by an employer.

September 4, 2018

Published by Brett R. Cohen, Esq. at September 4, 2018

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Minimum Wage

Is My Employer Paying Me Enough?

The Minimum Wage in NYS, contrary to what some may believe, is not one rate that applies to all workers across the board but is dependent on these factors.

August 30, 2018

Renaissance Hotel Westchester Alleged Unpaid Tips

Published by Leeds Brown Law at August 30, 2018

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VELASQUEZ v. SUNSTONE RED OAK, LLC d/b/a RENAISSANCE WESTCHESTER HOTEL

Judge certifies class action for service workers (waiters, servers, bartenders) at Renaissance Westchester Hotel dating back to 2010 for alleged withheld gratuities and tips.

August 24, 2018

Published by Sean O'Hara, Esq. at August 24, 2018

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My School Board Is Requesting a 913 Exam. Should I Be Concerned?

Are you a teacher in NY being asked to undergo a 913 exam? Are you worried for your career? Learn why you may want to consult an employment attorney.

August 17, 2018

Published by Leeds Brown Law at August 17, 2018

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Sexual Harassment

Contractors Now Protected Under NYC & NYS Law From Workplace Sexual Harassment

Are You An Independent Contractor In NYC Facing Sexual Harassment? Independent contractors such as consultants, suppliers, freelancers, and vendors work more autonomously than employees, generally setting their own fees/rates as well as their own schedules. Employees and independent contractors were protected differently under the law when it came to employment-related matters involving sexual harassment claims. Repercussions of the #MeToo movement has lawmakers reconsidering independent contractors and their protections against workplace sexual harassment. On May 9th, […]

August 14, 2018

Published by Leeds Brown Law at August 14, 2018

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Gathmann-Landini v. Lululemon USA Inc.

Pending Collective Action Against Lululemon For Alleged Illegal Pay Practices On Aug. 13, 2018, Magistrate Judge Anne Y. Shields certified two groups of Lululemon workers dating back to Aug. 27, 2013, allowing the case to proceed as a collective action. The Eastern District of New York judge issued a report and recommendation that would authorize the case to proceed on behalf of similarly situated individuals that were not compensated for certain work they performed on […]

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$15M Verdict for a Sexual Harassment Case in New York

A Queens jury awarded $15 million to a nurse who endured several years of unwanted sex talk...
$19M Settlement Secured in Real Estate Discrimination Case

The firm recovered approximately $19 million dollars on behalf of a group of mostly Asian condominium owners in a breach of contract case against a construction company and prominent bank in Flushing, Queens.
$5M Obtained in Verdict Against School District

A jury found that the School District and Principal retaliated against our client for filing a harassment complaint against Brown...
$1.5 Million Awarded in Bias Case

A federal jury awarded our client, a gay corrections officer, $1.55 million in damages, finding that officers at the Nassau County jail discriminated against him.

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The Importance of Proper Documentation of Complaints to Employer as Well as Holding on to Evidence of Discrimination/Harassment

Examples of Illegal Deductions From Wages

Is My Employer Paying Me Enough?

VELASQUEZ v. SUNSTONE RED OAK, LLC d/b/a RENAISSANCE WESTCHESTER HOTEL

My School Board Is Requesting a 913 Exam. Should I Be Concerned?

Contractors Now Protected Under NYC & NYS Law From Workplace Sexual Harassment

Gathmann-Landini v. Lululemon USA Inc.