New York Employment Practices Litigation

Moore Kuehn seeks to hold employers of all kinds liable for violations of state and federal employment laws. These lawsuits can take the form of personal lawsuits or employment class action lawsuits, allowing many employees who were wronged by the same employment law violations to join together in a single lawsuit. Types of employment law cases include workplace discrimination for race, sex, religion or sexual preference, unpaid overtime claims, minimum wage violations, employee misclassification cases, WARN Act violations, and Wage Theft Prevention Act violations, and sexual harassment.

Unique to New York employment law is the ban of mandatory arbitration clauses for sexual harassment claims. Unlike most states,  New York contracts requiring arbitration for sexual harassment, except where inconsistent with federal law, will be prohibited, unless such arbitration clauses are contained in a collective bargaining agreement. Any such provision included in a contract is considered null and void. See New York Civil Practice Law and Rules section 7515; https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/7515.

Moore Kuehn is experienced handling sexual harassment claims and has obtained hundreds of thousands of dollars for claims involving sexual harassment and hostile work environment.  Victims of sexual harassment or hostile work environment should contact fmoore@moorekuehn.com.

Why Choose Our Firm?

  • Our philosophy is client-centered. We create unique working arrangements to better suit the needs of our clients.
  • Our New York attorneys have more than two decades of legal experience.
  • We solve problems quickly and effectively, delivering results that exceed our clients’ expectations.

What Is Employment Practices Litigation?

Employment and labor law is a complicated field, subject to frequent and significant changes. Labor and employment issues affect the livelihood of employees and the well-being of their entire families. Legal disputes between employees and their employers over various issues often give rise to lawsuits against the employer. This type of case falls under the category of employment practices litigation.

Types of Employment Lawsuits

Our New York employment litigation attorneys handle a wide range of employment claims. Employment lawsuits may be based on a variety of issues, including:

  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Worker misclassification
  • Wage and hour disputes
  • Overtime violations
  • Wrongful discharge
  • Denial of employee benefits
  • Minimum wage violations
  • Labor union disputes
  • Workplace safety violations

Federal Laws Governing Employment Matters

In addition to state laws, there are many federal laws governing employee relations. Often referred to an “alphabet soup of employment law,” examples of these federal employment laws include:

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Prevents employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or religion.
  • The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA): Governs workplace safety standards with the goal of ensuring that employers provide employees with a work environment free from recognized hazards, including unsanitary conditions; heat or cold stress; excessive noise; exposure to toxic chemicals, and mechanical dangers.
  • The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Establishes minimum wage, overtime, child labor standards, and recordkeeping.
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Prevents discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment.
  • The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Entitles eligible employees to take job-protected, unpaid leave for specific family and medical reasons with continued health insurance coverage under the same conditions as though they had not taken leave.
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA): Forbids employment discrimination in the U.S. against anyone 40 years of age or older.
  • The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA): Protects the interests of employee benefit plan participants and their dependents. ERISA establishes minimum standards for pension plans in private industry.

Why You Need an Attorney

Resolving employment practices litigation requires an in-depth understanding of employment laws and regulations and applicable case law, along with skillful case analysis and strategy. Our experienced employment litigation attorneys can negotiate for a full settlement on your behalf. However, if an early resolution is not achieved, we will take your case to trial to fight tenaciously for the outcome and the compensation you deserve.

Contact Moore Kuehn Today

Our New York attorneys at Moore Kuehn are dedicated advocates for employees who have been wronged by employers. If you have a serious issue with your employer, it may be in your best interests to have an experienced employment practices litigation lawyer by your side. Contact us today to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation.

PRACTICE AREAS

NEW YORK

Discrimination on the basis of disability can have a negative impact on employment and livelihood and other aspects of life. If you have been a victim of disability discrimination, contact Moore Kuehn today.

Riding a bicycle has its obvious advantages, including avoiding the traffic and daily congestion of the city. Bicycles are also no match against the millions of passenger cars, taxis, buses, and trucks out on the roads of New York City.

Car accidents are a leading cause of injury and death across the nation. Sadly, no matter how diligently we drive, there is always the risk of being involved in a wreck caused by another driver. If you have been hurt in a car accident that was someone else’s fault, call Moore Kuehn today.

Moore Kuehn maintains an active commercial litigation practice. We work with clients that require personalized strategies and budgets to manage their cases in the most cost-effective way possible.

Companies often engage in deceptive marketing, false advertising, and unfair trade practices, or violate state-specific statutes mandating certain policies and procedures. Such practices drive revenue while inducing consumers to unfairly rely on the company’s misrepresentation.

Moore Kuehn seeks to hold employers of all kinds liable for violations of state and federal employment laws. These lawsuits can take the form of personal lawsuits or employment class action lawsuits, allowing many employees who were wronged by the same employment law violations to join together in a single lawsuit.

Moore Kuehn focuses on all areas of personal injury litigation. Personal injury cases may concern a wide range of facts and claims, such as dangerous products, defective drugs, medical negligence, food contamination, unsafe work conditions, and automobile accidents.

Consumers have a right to expect that the products they buy will be reasonably safe to use. Unfortunately, manufacturers sometimes release dangerous products in the marketplace.

Moore Kuehn regularly investigates publicly traded companies for securities law violations. Moore Kuehn recovers assets for investors and holds defendants accountable for misrepresenting important information to investors.

No one should have to endure sexual harassment in the workplace. This type of behavior is specifically prohibited under state statutes and federal law. If you have been subjected to sexual harassment on the job, contact Moore Kuehn right away.

Shareholder derivative litigation seeks to enforce and further the rights of shareholders by holding boards of directors and executive officers accountable for harm caused to the company. We represent proactive investors, of all sizes, who seek revisions and implementation of corporate governance to maximize shareholder value.

Slip and fall accidents are a serious matter. They can cause severe injuries with life-altering consequences for the victim. If you have been hurt in a slip and fall on someone else’s property, contact Moore Kuehn today.

Truck accidents can cause serious, catastrophic, or fatal injuries. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a collision with a large commercial truck, contact Moore Kuehn as soon as possible.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act, or “TCPA,” prohibits anyone from calling or texting you using an automated dialing system, unless they had your prior permission. TCPA lawsuits often result when companies won’t stop sending harassing calls or texts to consumers.

CONNECTICUT

Federal law prohibits discrimination against a person with a disability. All Connecticut employers, schools, business owners and landlords must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discriminating against a person with a disability.

Dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident can be extremely stressful, especially if you have sustained serious injuries and are unable to pay medical bills. Having an experienced attorney on your side to fight for fair compensation will let you focus on what matters, your recovery.

Moore Kuehn maintains an active commercial litigation practice. We work with clients that require personalized strategies and budgets to manage their cases in the most cost-effective way possible. We strive to provide immediate comprehensive advice with preliminary judgments about the client’s exposure, the likelihood of success, and the best way to proceed.

Companies often engage in deceptive marketing, false advertising, or unfair trade practices, or violate state-specific statutes mandating certain policies and procedures. Such practices drive revenue while inducing consumers to unfairly rely on the company’s misrepresentation. Examples include mislabeling a product, making false claims about a product’s health benefits, or improperly applying loan payments.

Moore Kuehn seeks to hold employers of all kinds liable for violations of state and federal employment laws. These lawsuits can take the form of personal lawsuits or employment class action lawsuits, allowing many employees who were wronged by the same employment law violations to join together in a single lawsuit.

Moore Kuehn focuses on all areas of personal injury litigation. Personal injury cases may concern a wide range of facts and claims, such as dangerous products, defective drugs, medical negligence, food contamination, unsafe work conditions, and car accidents.

When a consumer purchases and uses a product, he or she expects it to be safe to use for it’s advertised and intended purpose. A product manufacturer or seller may, through an act of negligence, allow a dangerous and defective product onto the marketplace.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal, and victims have recourse under state and federal law. If you have been a victim of sexual harassment, call Moore Kuehn as soon as possible. Our experienced Connecticut employment lawyers can discuss your options and help protect your legal rights.

Connecticut property owners or operators, with a few exceptions, are responsible for providing safe premises for visitors, renters, and customers. A failure to maintain a safe property for others can result in serious slip and fall accidents, cause serious injury and long-lasting chronic pain.