Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Hotel in New York City Sued for Disability Discrimination
On September 20th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) confirmed a federal disability discrimination lawsuit against a hotel in Manhattan. The EEOC contends that the hotel—owned by 299 Madison Ave., LLC—failed to provide reasonable accommodation to an employee and then subsequently wrongfully terminated that worker. Here, our New York City disability discrimination attorney… Read More »
North Jersey Employer Cited for Willfully Exposing Worker to Fall Hazards
On July 11th, 2023, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) cited Main Line Contractor Corp.—a Newark, NJ based contractor—for nearly two dozen workplace safety violations that were found at job sites in Central Jersey and South Jersey in early 2023. Here, our New Jersey workplace retaliation lawyer explains what we know about this… Read More »
What Construction Workers in New Jersey Should Know About the Construction Industry Independent Contractor Act
Construction is one of the most important industries in New Jersey. Our state has specialized laws in place to help ensure that the labor rights of contractual workers are protected. One of the most state statutes is the Construction Industry Independent Contractor Act. In this article, our New Jersey employment law attorney provides a… Read More »
New York City’s “AI Bias” Employment Law is Now Being Enforced
In many ways, 2023 is the year that artificial intelligence (AI) went mainstream. A number of different tech companies have released AI-based products and services. AI presents both promises and potential challenges, including for employment law. New York City recently became one of the first jurisdictions in the world to enact an explicit “AI… Read More »
EEOC Sues New York Employer for Discrimination Against Deaf Job Applicant
On July 14th, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc.—a large technology company based in Upstate New York. The employer allegedly failed to hire a qualified job applicant due to his disability status (deafness). Here, our New York disability discrimination lawyer provides an overview of the… Read More »
Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Home Health Care Agency in New York City
On July 31st, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released an official statement to the press confirming an employment lawsuit against a home health care agency in New York City. The EEOC contends that the employer engaged in racial discrimination and national origin discrimination. Notably, the lawsuit alleges that the employer was bending… Read More »
How Do You Exercise Your Rights Under the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA)?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides qualifying workers with the right to take unpaid, job-protected time off to handle certain family/medical situations. The New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) is a state-based counterpart to the FMLA—and it covers even more employees. Here, our Monmouth County family leave… Read More »
Attorney Anthony Almeida Obtains Successful Result For Client In Land Use Case
On September 11, 2023, firm attorney Anthony S. Almeida represented our clients before the Borough of Eatontown Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment. The clients required seven (7) bulk variances for various nonconformities on their property. Most of the variances were necessitated by the fact that the clients’ property is a corner lot, meaning that it… Read More »
Nearly $180,000 Recovered on Behalf of Eight Gas Station Workers Denied Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay in New York
On July 26th, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a federal investigation that concluded with the recovery of nearly $180,000 of financial compensation on behalf of a group of gas station workers in Upstate New York. The workers were wrongfully denied minimum wage and overtime pay. Notably, half of the award is back… Read More »
Executive Branch Celebrates 33rd Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Emphasizes that More Progress is Needed
On July 25th, 2023, the Biden Administration released A Proclamation on Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2023. It is the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the ADA. The proclamation celebrates the success but emphasizes that more progress needs to be made. The ADA is a core federal law that protects the… Read More »
