Getting injured on the job can be stressful enough without having to figure out complicated legal systems. In New York City, workers’ compensation benefits help cover lost wages and medical costs after a work-related injury or illness. However, to access those benefits, you must carefully follow the correct process. This step-by-step guide explains exactly how […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a crucial federal law that gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave each year for serious health conditions, caring for a family member, or the birth/adoption of a child. In New York City, where work-life balance can feel especially fragile, protecting your FMLA […]
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 […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shuttertsock.com New York City’s economy in 2025 is a city of contradictions. Wall Street profits have soared, tech startups are thriving in hubs like Brooklyn’s Industry City, and tourism has roared back after pandemic-era slumps. Yet for hundreds of thousands of non-white New Yorkers, […]