Working Hard for Workers
All workers have numerous rights when it comes to payment of wages and workplace and employment discrimination. A skilled attorney can help you take action. At Virginia & Ambinder, LLP, we have been standing up for workers' rights for two decades.
With extensive experience in labor and employment law, our attorneys litigate claims in both federal and state courts, and handle cases from inception through trial and appeal.
Our firm is dedicated to justice for underpaid and mistreated employees.
Union Benefits Lawyers in New York and New Jersey
We handle all types of employment and wage cases, including those involving:
- Unpaid overtime
- Prevailing wage abuses on government projects
- Telecommuting and off-the-clock violations
- Fair Labor Standards Act litigation
- Class actions in federal and state courts
- Tip pooling
- Restaurant worker employment issues
- Discrimination and harassment
- ERISA litigation
- Union benefits and other union matters
Employee Classification and Wages
When it comes to your status as an employee, courts and the Department of Labor have strict guidelines for employers when classifying hourly and salaried staff. Employers often misclassify employees as managerial, professional or as an independent contractor, simply to avoid paying overtime compensation, workers' compensation, Social Security withholdings and other customary taxes.
Employers also illegally classify workers as independent contractors simply to avoid paying medical and pension benefits. We also can make sure that a benefit plan is in compliance or help you take action when there have been withdrawals, or collections are needed because there have been delinquent contributions. We are known for our litigation experience in this area and protecting your retirement income.
Our employment law attorneys in New York City and New Jersey will take the time to educate you about your rights and about your options, especially when you have questions about how bankruptcy will affect your employee benefits or how to pursue action when you feel a severance or other type of agreement with your employer has been violated. All of our discussions are confidential and privileged including our free consultation.
Contact our lawyers today to discuss your case. Office hours for our New York City and New Jersey, offices are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. We accept weekend and late-night appointments by prearrangement. Spanish and Polish language services are available.
