Author: Miguelina Paulino
Employers Cheat Workers Out of $4 Billion in Overtime Pay by Misclassifying Workers as Managers
According to a study conducted by National Bureau of Economic Research, employers cheated workers out of $4 billion in overtime wages by misclassifying them as
NYC Pizzerias Forced To Pay Out Hundreds Of Thousands In Settlements For Wage Theft
The Daily News reported on our wage theft lawsuit on behalf of pizzeria workers at Franceso’s Pizzeria on the Upper West Side.
Waiter Sues Upper East Side Restaurant For Working Just for Tips
A former waiter at Kaia Wine Bar on the Upper East Side of Manhattan has filed a lawsuit for failing to pay him, and other
Two UES Eateries Hit With Wage Theft Suits
The Patch reported on our wage theft lawsuits on behalf of restaurant workers at Kaia Wine Bar and Effy’s restaurant on the Upper East Side.
McDonald’s Franchise to Pay Nearly $2 Million to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
An Arizona headquartered franchise owner operating approximately 18 McDonalds restaurants in Nevada, Arizona and California, will pay $1,997,500 to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit filed
Are White Males Victims of “Reverse Discrimination” in Employment?
A recent survey by ResumeBuilder reports that fifty-two percent of hiring managers surveyed believe that their companies use “reverse discrimination” against white applicants when making
Our wage theft lawsuit on behalf of cleaning workers at Montefiore Hospital
Our wage theft lawsuit on behalf of cleaning workers at Montefiore Hospital alleging overtime and other pay violations was reported in Gothamist.
Vivianna Morales Promoted to Partner at Pechman Law Group
Vivianna Morales represents employees and employers in litigation and negotiation in all areas of employment law. Vivianna has litigated over one-hundred wage and hour
Connecticut And New York Bakeries to Pay $952k For Wage Theft Violations
A wage theft lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Labor has resulted in a federal court ordering three bakeries located in Connecticut and New
Construction Company Pays $500,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Suit
Latina construction employees who were subjected to unwelcome sexual advances were awarded a $500,000 settlement in their sex harassment case by The Equal Employment Opportunity