Long Island Employment Law Blog

Federal discrimination law is well settled that individuals who complain about discrimination, whether orally or in writing and whether internally or to an administrative agency or court, are protected by the anti-retaliation provisions of the those laws. At least in New York, the law was less certain about whether employees who complain orally and internally…

PITTSBURGH – A federal court jury has awarded a southwestern Pennsylvania woman more than $13 million in a gender discrimination lawsuit against her former employer – though the company may appeal and separately hopes to cap the damages at $300,000. Learn More…

Obtaining a valid waiver of minimum wage or overtime claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) continues to be tricky. Section 216© of the FLSA requires that a valid waiver… Learn More…

The city discriminated for decades against entry-level black and Hispanic female employees – and should pay $246 million in back wages, a federal commission ruled Monday. The finding by the Equal E… Learn More…

Workers were being paid reduced minimum wage and no overtime, according to the lawsuit. Learn More…

On June 13, 2014, Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC filed a complaint in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York alleging, among other things, age discrimination claims on behalf of its client. The complaint alleged violations of Federal and State age discrimination laws. Because of a procedural technicality, however, the New York State…

For nearly four years, parties battled in federal court over whether the plaintiff was entitled to unpaid overtime, liquidated damages, and attorneys fees and costs from the defendants. Then, in early December 2014, Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC entered the case as the new attorneys for the defendants. In less than two months, firm partner, Peter…

March 17 (Reuters) – A new $110 million lawsuit filed on Tuesday claims a U.S. division at Swiss drugmaker Novartis has routinely denied female employees equal pay and promotional opportunities, five Learn More…

Cynthia Terrana also says she suffered emotional and physical trauma after being fired that led to a miscarriage. Learn More…

More news coverage of Famighetti & Weinick’s recent court filing with quotes from Peter Famighetti. http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/female-sergeant-files-sexual-discrimination-suit-against-southampton-town-36375 http://www.27east.com/news/article.cfm/General-Interest-Southampton/98622/Second-Female-Sergeant-Sues-Southampton-Town-Police-Officials-Alleging-Discrimination