Fitapelli & Schaffer has filed a Federal class action lawsuit against Mama Mexico, an upscale restaurant in New York City. Four female employees allege Mama Mexico violated the law by failing to pay them minimum wage and overtime. Furthermore, these employees claim the owner, Juan Rojas Campos and other employees created a hostile work environment, sexually harassed them and discriminated against them based on their gender. If you work in a restaurant and believe you are being treated unfairly, please ...
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Fitapelli & Schaffer has just filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Assistant Project Managers working for Hunter Roberts Construction Company. If you work for a construction company on a salary or hourly basis and are not paid overtime for all hours over 40 per week, contact our firm for a free consultation.
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Fitapelli & Schaffer has just filed a lawsuit on behalf of a woman who was fired and subjected to discrimination because she was a victim of domestic violence. The case was filed in Supreme Court New York County against Nordstrom, one of the largest department stores in the country and Just Jeffrey, a specialty retailer in New York City.
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We are pleased to announce that twelve current and former account executives have decided to join this lawsuit. If you are a current or former account executive, or resume specialist, call our firm in order to participate in this case.
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A new lawsuit alleges that AMF Bowling Centers, Inc.violated the New York Labor Law by misappropriatingemployee tips, according to Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP.Filed in federal court in New York, the suit alleges thatAMF withheld from plaintiff Robert O’Dell and other AMFemployees mandatory gratuities collected from customers.Mr. O’Dell, works at AMF Chelsea Piers in New York City.AMF Bowling Centers, Inc., of Mechanicsville, Va., isthe world’s largest owner and operator of bowling centerswith 10,000 employees at more than 200 bowling centersnationwide, including ...
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Merrill Lynch and Bank of America Sued for Alleged Labor Violations, According to Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP
NEW YORK, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ — A new lawsuit alleges that Merrill Lynch and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) violated the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by failing to pay overtime to back office employees who facilitate transactions of the company’s derivatives products, according to Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP.
Andrea Levine, of Staten Island, N.Y., and Ivey Moore, of Mount Vernon, N.Y., ...
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Fitapelli & Schaffer is pleased to announce a Federal lawsuit against Theladders.com for failing to pay overtime to account executives. We allege that our clients worked well over 40 hours per week, without being compensated time and one half for all overtime hours. If you are a salesperson or account executive in a similar situation, please contact the firm for a free consultation.
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Fitapelli & Schaffer is representing a nurse who works for Huntington Hospital (North Shore LIJ) and The Nursing Solutions Agency. Our client frequently worked over 40 hours per week, but she was not paid time and one half for the overtime. If you are a nurse working for an agency or hospital and are not being paid properly, contact us for a free consultation.
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Fitapelli & Schaffer is pleased to announce a settlement in a case where office workers were not paid overtime, even though they routinely worked over 50 hours per week. Many people who work in offices and are paid a salary are usually not aware that they are entitled to time and a half for all hours over 40. Don’t let your company take advantage of you- fight for your rights!!!
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Do you work for a bar or restaurant? If so, you may not be receiving proper wages. In New York, tipped employees such as waiters, bussers and bartenders must be paid $4.60 per hour plus $8.18 per hour for all hours over 40 per week. This is in addition to receiving tips, which management and back of the house employees are not allowed to share with you. In addition, your employer cannot deduct from your wages for breakages, customer walkouts ...
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