Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that will protect the jobs of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service personnel in declared emergencies, such as hurricanes and wildfires. The bill (S.07111/A.09849), sponsored by Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-Buffalo, and Assemblyman Fred Thiele, I-Sag Harbor, will protect the jobs of volunteer firefighters and EMS responders when…
Continue reading ›Lisa Calise, 35, claimed that she was allegedly retaliated against by Principal Anthony Lombardi after repeatedly rebuffing his creepy attempts to woo her and get her in bed, according to court papers. Learn More…
Continue reading ›The Office of Special Counsel said the Army discriminated against a transgender civilian employee. Learn More…
Continue reading ›Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC partner, Matt Weinick, will be speaking at a seminar entitled “Workshop on Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.” The seminar will be held on November 14, 2014 and is being hosted by Universal Abilities Employment Network and Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO). Weinick will be providing an overview about…
Continue reading ›The combined effects of an aging population and a sluggish economy have led to an increase in lawsuits alleging age bias in the workplace. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act… Learn More…
Continue reading ›The Long Island Press announced that Famighetti and Weinick, PLLC has been nominated for the Bethpage FCU Best of Long Island program in the category of Services – Law Firm. According to the Long Island Press, voting begins on October 1, 2014 and runs to December 15, 2014. During the voting period, voters can cast…
Continue reading ›Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC partners Peter J. Famighetti and Matthew Weinick were selected for inclusion in the 2014 Super Lawyers New York Metro Magazine. Famighetti was selected to the Super Lawyers list in the category of Plaintiff’s employment litigation. Less than 5% of the lawyers in New York State are selected to the list after…
Continue reading ›It is a constant challenge for employers to keep up with the panoply of protections afforded to actual employees by federal, state and local employment discrimination and other laws…. Learn More…
Continue reading ›EEOC is reversing nearly half of dismissals; USPS and Army among the worst offenders. Learn More…
Continue reading ›Hofstra University law professor Joanna Grossman and University of Pittsburg law professor Deborah Brake comment on a recent lawsuit filed by Leigh Castergine against her former employer, the New … Learn More…
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