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Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a class action lawsuit against El Conde Steakhouse in New York City for failing to pay proper wages and overtime to tipped employees. We allege our clients were paid $30 per shift, regardless of the number of hours they worked. We are seeking to represent anyone who worked at the restaurant in the past six years.

F&S filed a class action lawsuit against Wild Ginger, a well-known Thai restaurant in Great Neck, NY. We allege Wild Ginger failed to pay its hourly service workers minimum wage, overtime and illegally distributed a portion of their tips to non-tip eligible employees.

F&S filed a lawsuit today in the Southern District of New York against Sofrito and Sazon,, two restaurants known for serving upscale Puerto Rican cuisine. In 2010, Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets acquired a 25% partnership interest in Sofrito. The lawsuit alleges failure to pay proper wages. We will seek to have the case certified as a class action, covering all employees who have worked at the restaurant since it opened in 2006.

Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a new lawsuit today against Merrill Lynch and Bank of America for failing to pay overtime to Senior Specialists. We are seeking to certify the case as a nationwide collective action. Many salaried employees are unaware of their rights and their entitlement to overtime pay. People interested in recovering their lost wages should join this case as soon as possible.

Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a class action lawsuit in the Eastern District of New York against Super Sol, a well-known chain of Israeli supermarkets for failing to pay overtime to their hourly employees. If you are an hourly employee and not being paid for all hours worked, call us for a free consultation.

F&S filed a lawsuit against Vera Wang, the world famous fashion designer for failure to pay overtime to administrative assistants. Many salaried employees are entitled to overtime, but do not know it. An overtime claim can be brought within 6 years. Please call us if you believe a prior job failed to pay you overtime.

Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a class action lawsuit against Gold’s Gym for failing to pay proper wages to personal trainers. Our client worked many hours, without receiving minimum wage, overtime or spread of hours pay.

F&S filed a case against U-Yee Sushi & Hibachi in New Jersey for failing to pay proper wages, including overtime. We allege waiters were not entitled to keep all their tips, by having to tip-out the kitchen workers, which is an illegal practice.

Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a collective action lawsuit today against 1stdibs.com, a well-known internet retailer, for allegedly failing to pay overtime to their image processors. Even though our clients were paid a weekly salary, we believe they were entitled to overtime pay. If employees are paid under $100,000 per year, they are likely entitled to overtime pay. Please visit our website at https://www.fslawfirm.com/unpaid-overtime.html for more information.

Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP filed a class action lawsuit today in the Eastern District of New York against Lemongrass Grill, which operated Thai restaurants in Brooklyn and Manhattan. We allege that Lemongrass failed to pay waiters any wages for a period of many years. This is a common violation in the restaurant industry- even if employees receive tips, they still must be paid proper minimum wage and overtime.