Blind Teacher Sues For Wrongful Termination
A not-for-profit social service agency that provides services to foster care children and preschool education to three and four-year-olds is being sued by a blind special education teacher for wrongful termination against her employer and [...]
When is Being Fired Illegal? NY Labor Laws
One of the most frequent Labor Law questions that we get is usually phrased like this; 'Have I been wrongfully fired?', or 'If xyz happened, can my employer legally fire me?' Because of this, we [...]
New NY Law on Criminal Records
New NY State Law Now Allows Criminal Records to Be Sealed What does this mean for a person with a Criminal Record? Well, this means that people who have possibly made a mistake in the [...]
Workplace Gender Equality and the Fair Pay Act
Workplace gender equality laws protecting women in gender discrimination cases have changed, making it easier for women who are victims of workplace gender discrimination to sue and have a chance of winning their case. Joe [...]
Can I Sue for Gender Pay Discrimination?
We've been hearing a lot of talk about Gender Pay Discrimination in the media lately, and the reality of the situation is becoming front page news. You may now be wondering; "can I sue my [...]
New York Paid Family Leave: What you need to know
Enacted in January of 2018, the underlying objective of the New York paid family leave program is simple: If you, as an employee, need to take time off, be it for medical illness, pregnancy, new [...]
The # MeToo Movement: Workplace Sexual Assault
On October 5, 2017, The New York Times published an investigative report discussing years of sexual assault allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. In the past few weeks, social media has provided a thought provoking platform [...]
Hiring an Experienced NYC Criminal Defense Attorney: 8 Questions to Ask
Often the hardest part of having a run-in with the law is finding an experienced criminal defense attorney who you can trust, who will do right by you, and who will be an advocate for [...]
