Labor & Employment Law
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New York Employment Discrimination Law: Claims and Filing Options
New York employment discrimination law and Title VII differ in employer coverage, harassment standards, filing requirements, and remedies. Employees may have claims under both laws, but where they file can affect their options. An EEOC charge generally precedes a Title VII lawsuit; NYSHRL claims can go directly to court. Filing with NYSDHR may restrict a later court claim based on the same discrimination, subject to statutory exceptions.
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New York Executive Compensation Lawyer: Contract Claims and Settlements
A New York executive compensation lawyer evaluates unpaid compensation claims and the contract terms that shape a potential settlement. Recovery depends on whether bonuses, severance, or equity benefits became payable and which legal protections apply. Settlement terms also require scrutiny of payment timing, restrictive covenants, and the claims each party agrees to release.
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Scaffold Collapse Liability under New York Labor Law 240 in Queens
Labor Law Section 240 may impose liability on owners and contractors when inadequate scaffold protection causes a worker's fall in Queens. New York Labor Law § 240(1) applies to specified construction activities involving elevation-related hazards. A scaffold collapse does not automatically establish liability; the adequacy of safety devices and the cause of the injury matter. This article examines liability, supporting evidence, and defenses in scaffold collapse claims.
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Long Island Workers’ Compensation Lawyer: What Settlements End
A Long Island workers’ compensation lawyer can review which benefits a settlement ends and whether future medical care remains covered. In New York, a Section 32 agreement can settle wage-loss benefits, medical benefits, or both, subject to Board approval. Closing medical benefits shifts future treatment costs away from the insurer. Federal Longshore claims follow a separate settlement process.
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Newburgh, NY Workers' Compensation Lawyer Explains Settlement Rights
A Newburgh, NY workers' compensation lawyer can assess medical and wage-loss benefits, while additional damages require a separate legal basis. New York generally limits injury suits against employers that secure compensation, but third-party fault or missing coverage may permit other claims. A Board-approved Section 32 settlement may permanently close future wage-loss or medical benefits covered by its terms. Hudson River work may also raise federal coverage questions based on job duties.
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New York Wage Theft Law and Employee Recovery Rights
New York wage theft law allows employees to recover unpaid wages and pursue additional damages under state and federal laws.Wage theft can involve unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, withheld tips, or unlawful deductions. New York Labor Law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act offer different recovery rules, filing deadlines, and enforcement options. Employees may have claims under both laws, but the available compensation and procedures depend on the violation.
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