In New York City, workers are entitled to fair pay under federal, state, and local laws. Yet wage theft remains a major problem, from unpaid overtime to minimum wage violations. If your employer hasn’t paid you what you’re owed, you have legal options to fight back. Filing a wage and hour claim can help you […]
Losing your job is tough, but being wrongfully terminated—fired illegally for discriminatory, retaliatory, or other prohibited reasons—is even worse. New York City employees have powerful protections under federal, state, and local laws. If you believe you were unlawfully fired, it’s critical to act quickly and methodically. Here’s a step-by-step guide to filing a wrongful termination […]
By Chris Tobias May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is a pivotal occasion that is more than just a celebration of spring—it’s a day of reflection, solidarity, and action for workers worldwide. Although this day has evolved into a symbol of celebration and protest, it began with a fight for something fundamental that […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Steve Edreff / shutterstock.com As the 2025 New York City mayoral race intensifies ahead of the June 24 Democratic primary, five candidates have emerged as frontrunners, each presenting distinct visions for the city’s future. This analysis delves into their standings, campaign strategies, and the factors influencing their positions […]
By Mary Campbell Following the controversial arrest of a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an undocumented immigrant avoid federal detention, New York lawmakers are working to reinforce the state’s protections against immigration enforcement in courthouses. Last week, Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI after allegedly guiding undocumented immigrant Eduardo Flores-Ruiz through […]
Facing criminal charges as an immigrant can lead to serious consequences, including deportation, denial of naturalization, and permanent loss of legal status. At Figeroux & Associates, located at 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242, we understand the critical connection between criminal law and immigration law — an area known as crimmigration. We are […]
Editorial credit: Nelson Antoine / shutterstock.com AG James Defends Haitian Immigrants’ Legal Status under TPS, Argues in Amicus Brief That Trump Administration’s Termination of TPS Would Endanger Immigrants NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in opposing the Trump administration’s attempt to strip hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants […]
By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Joshua Sukoff / shutterstock.com Nonprofit organizations across the nation and in New York are gearing up amid threats from the Trump administration. Groups are on high alert as rumors fly about the administration possibly revoking their tax-exempt status or investigating them for illegal actions or noncompliance with […]
By Chris Tobias | Photo courtesy of Henry Butler Brooklyn, a borough known for its rich diversity and dynamic political landscape, is on the cusp of significant change. As we look toward the 2025 mayoral race, there are substantial shifts in the political fabric of this vibrant community. In this interview with Pearl Phillip, our […]
Editorial credit: Simon Roughneen / shutterstock.com Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2 April 2025, (PAHO/WHO) – As part of its commitment to address the prolonged humanitarian crisis in Haiti, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) sent a new shipment of almost three tons of essential medicines and health supplies from its Strategic Reserve in Panama, which arrived in […]