# Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP > Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP is a New York City employment law firm representing employees nationwide in wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination matters. The firm has recovered over $200 million for clients through class and collective actions, and individual representation. Free consultations are offered at (212) 300-0375. Fitapelli & Schaffer is based at 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005. The firm primarily litigates FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) collective actions and New York Labor Law claims on behalf of hourly and salaried employees, alongside individual employment law matters such as discrimination, harassment, and severance negotiation. Content on this site is attorney advertising and general legal information, not legal advice; it does not create an attorney-client relationship. ## Practice Areas - [Wage & Hour Violations](https://www.fslawfirm.com/wage-and-hour-violations/): Overview of wage-and-hour practice, including unpaid overtime, minimum wage, and off-the-clock claims. - [FLSA Violations](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/fair-labor-standards-act-violations.html): Federal Fair Labor Standards Act violations covering overtime and minimum wage protections. - [Overtime Violations](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/unpaid-overtime.html): Unpaid overtime claims, including misclassification issues. - [Wage & Hour Violations (detail)](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/wage-hour-violations.html): Detailed wage and hour violation types. - [Wrongful Termination](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/wrongful-termination.html): At-will employment exceptions and wrongful termination claims in NY. - [Retaliation](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/retaliation.html): Workplace retaliation claims under NYS/NYC Human Rights Law and Title VII. - [Sexual Harassment](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/sexual-harassment.html): Sexual harassment claims and legal standards. - [Race, Gender and Age Discrimination](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/discrimination-and-harassment.html): Discrimination claims based on protected characteristics. - [Disability Discrimination](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/disability-discrimination.html): Disability-based workplace discrimination claims. - [Pregnancy Discrimination](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/pregnancy-discrimination.html): Pregnancy-related discrimination and accommodation claims. - [Background Check Discrimination](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/background-check-discrimination.html): Discrimination arising from employer background checks. - [Whistleblower Claims](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/whistleblower-claims.html): Legal protections for employees reporting workplace wrongdoing. - [Severance Negotiation](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/severance-negotiation.html): Negotiating severance agreements and release of claims. - [Breach of Employment Agreements](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/breach-of-contract.html): Claims involving breach of employment contracts. - [Negotiating Employee Contracts](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/negotiating-an-employment-contract.html): Guidance on employment contract terms and negotiation. - [Failure to Pay Commissions](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/failure-to-pay-commissions.html): Unpaid commission and sales compensation claims. - [COVID-19 Rights](https://www.fslawfirm.com/workers-rights/covid-19-rights.html): Employee rights related to the COVID-19 pandemic. ## Firm & Team - [Legal Team](https://www.fslawfirm.com/legal-team/): Attorneys, paralegals, and staff, organized by Partners, Associates, Paralegals, Administrative Assistants, and Of Counsel. - [Joseph A. Fitapelli](https://www.fslawfirm.com/legal-team/joseph-fitapelli.html): Founding partner; class and collective action litigation. - [Brian S. Schaffer](https://www.fslawfirm.com/legal-team/brian-schaffer.html): Founding partner; class and collective action litigation. - [Our Practice](https://www.fslawfirm.com/our-practice/): Firm overview and practice philosophy. - [Victories and Settlements](https://www.fslawfirm.com/victories-settlements/): Summary of major case results, including recoveries ranging from roughly $2M to $29.1M across industries (retail, restaurant, banking, airline, and more). - [Super Lawyers](https://www.fslawfirm.com/super-lawyers/): Firm recognition and awards. - [Media](https://www.fslawfirm.com/media/): Press features and video coverage (ABC News, CBS News, Wall Street Journal, New York Post). - [Charity](https://www.fslawfirm.com/our-practice/charity.html): Firm philanthropic activities. ## Case Information - [Current Cases](https://www.fslawfirm.com/current-cases/): Index of active FLSA collective actions the firm is litigating, organized by defendant. - [Decisions of Interest](https://www.fslawfirm.com/decisions-of-interest/): Notable court decisions relevant to employment law. - [Investigations](https://www.fslawfirm.com/investigations/): Ongoing firm investigations into potential wage and labor violations. ## Resources - [Employment Law Blog](https://www.fslawfirm.com/blog/): Firm commentary on employment law news, case updates, and legal developments (large archive, paginated). - [News](https://www.fslawfirm.com/blog/news/): Firm-specific news and press releases. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.fslawfirm.com/frequently-asked-questions/): Common employee questions about employment law claims and the legal process. - [More Information](https://www.fslawfirm.com/more-information/): Additional firm and practice information. ## Contact - [Contact Us](https://www.fslawfirm.com/contact-us/): Free consultation request form. 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