Working Hard for Workers
All workers have numerous rights when it comes to payment of wages and workplace discrimination. A skilled attorney can help you take action. At Virginia & Ambinder, LLP, we have been standing up for workers' rights for almost 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.
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
- 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 commonly illegally classify workers as independent contractors so simply to avoid paying medical and pension benefits.
We will take the time to educate you about your rights and about your options. All of our discussions are confidential and privileged including our free consultation.
Contact our lawyers to discuss your case. Office hours for our New York City and North Plainfield, New Jersey offices are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. We accept weekend and late-night appointments by prearrangement. Spanish, Polish, Korean and Cantonese language services are available.
