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Apr 15
F&S filed a lawsuit today in the Southern District of New York against Sofrito and Sazon,, two restaurants known for serving upscale Puerto Rican cuisine. In 2010, Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets acquired a 25% partnership interest in Sofrito. The lawsuit alleges failure to pay proper wages. We will seek to have the case certified as a class action, covering all employees who have worked at the restaurant since it opened in 2006.
Continue ReadingApr 8
Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a new lawsuit today against Merrill Lynch and Bank of America for failing to pay overtime to Senior Specialists. We are seeking to certify the case as a nationwide collective action. Many salaried employees are unaware of their rights and their entitlement to overtime pay. People interested in recovering their lost wages should join this case as soon as possible.
Continue ReadingMar 18
Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a class action lawsuit in the Eastern District of New York against Super Sol, a well-known chain of Israeli supermarkets for failing to pay overtime to their hourly employees. If you are an hourly employee and not being paid for all hours worked, call us for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingMar 7
F&S filed a lawsuit against Vera Wang, the world famous fashion designer for failure to pay overtime to administrative assistants. Many salaried employees are entitled to overtime, but do not know it. An overtime claim can be brought within 6 years. Please call us if you believe a prior job failed to pay you overtime.
Continue ReadingFeb 24
Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a class action lawsuit against Gold’s Gym for failing to pay proper wages to personal trainers. Our client worked many hours, without receiving minimum wage, overtime or spread of hours pay.
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F&S filed a case against U-Yee Sushi & Hibachi in New Jersey for failing to pay proper wages, including overtime. We allege waiters were not entitled to keep all their tips, by having to tip-out the kitchen workers, which is an illegal practice.
Continue ReadingDec 22
Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a collective action lawsuit today against 1stdibs.com, a well-known internet retailer, for allegedly failing to pay overtime to their image processors. Even though our clients were paid a weekly salary, we believe they were entitled to overtime pay. If employees are paid under $100,000 per year, they are likely entitled to overtime pay. Please visit our website at https://www.fslawfirm.com/unpaid-overtime.html for more information.
Continue ReadingNov 19
Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP filed a class action lawsuit today in the Eastern District of New York against Lemongrass Grill, which operated Thai restaurants in Brooklyn and Manhattan. We allege that Lemongrass failed to pay waiters any wages for a period of many years. This is a common violation in the restaurant industry- even if employees receive tips, they still must be paid proper minimum wage and overtime.
Continue ReadingNov 15
Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP filed a class action lawsuit against Hiro Ballroom and Cabanas, two trendy nightclubs located in the Maritime Hotel in New York City’s Meatpacking District. The lawsuit alleges violations of tip and service charge misappropriation from private events and bottle service. In addition, we are seeking minimum wage and spread of hours on behalf of our clients, who worked as bartenders, waitresses and bar backs for the past 6 years.
Continue ReadingNov 1
Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP filed a class action lawsuit against Friendly’s Ice Cream Corporation for failing to pay proper minimum wage, overtime, spread of hours and other wages at its Staten Island, New York location. Plaintiff alleges he was paid only 20 to 40 hours per week, even though he worked 60 to 80 hours per week. In addition, Plaintiff claims he was fired after having to go to the hospital, because he is a diabetic.
Continue ReadingOct 7
Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a lawsuit today against Harry Winston, the world-famous “Jeweler to the Stars.” The lawsuit was filed in Supreme Court, New York County. We allege our client was discriminated against based on his medical condition and fired after requesting reasonable accommodations.
Continue ReadingSep 24
Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a lawsuit against Covenant Aviation Security in Supreme Court Kings County. The Plaintiff, Adolphe Ladouceur alleges he was terminated based on religious discrimination. An employer must provide reasonable accommodation for religious beliefs.
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Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a class action today in Federal Court against East, a chain of Japanese restaurants with six locations in New York and New Jersey. We allege that our clients, who worked as waiters in the Palisades Mall location were denied all tips they earned, among other violations of law. Distributing tips to management and back of the house workers is a common illegal practice in the restaurant industry.
Continue ReadingJul 26
Fitapelli & Schaffer have filed a lawsuit for unpaid wages against Care Worldwide, a health care company in New York City. Our clients allege they worked for many months without receiving any compensation.
Continue ReadingJul 26
Fitapelli & Schaffer have filed a lawsuit against Yeshiva Ohr Eliezer, on behalf of a teacher who was not paid wages over an extended period of time. Unfortunately, many Yeshivas take advantage of their employees by failing to pay them. If you know a teacher who was not paid properly, please tell them to call for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingJun 24
Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a class action lawsuit against Continental, a well known bar in the East Village. Our client, a bartender, was not paid any wages for over a year and a half.
Continue ReadingMay 13
A lawsuit was filed in Federal Court today on behalf of all cashiers, cooks and dishwashers who have worked at the Pio Pio restaurants in New York City over the past six years. The lawsuit alleges these employees worked well over 40 hours per week and were not paid overtime. Unfortunately, this is very common in the restaurant industry. Fitapelli & Schaffer specializes in representing restaurant workers who have been paid incorrectly.
Continue ReadingApr 27
Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a class action on behalf of nine former employees of Pio Pio, a peruvian restaurant chain with locations in Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx. The lawsuit claims employees were not paid minimum wage and overtime. If you have ever worked at Pio Pio, please call our firm to join this case.
Continue ReadingMar 23
Fitapelli & Schaffer have filed a class action lawsuit against 1Oak, a popular nightclub in Manhattan. We allege the club misappropriated a percentage of the mandatory service charge to employees that are not tip-eligible, such as doormen. Apparently, this practice is standard in the nightclub industry, even though we believe it violates the law. If you work at a bar or nightclub, please call us for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingMar 23
Fitapelli & Schaffer filed a lawsuit on behalf of Russell Whelchel, a former employee of Penthouse and Scores, two of the largest strip clubs in New York City. We allege that our client was denied lawfully earned wages by having to pay a “house fee” every night and then having his pay reduced by 10% when he traded his “funny money” for actual currency. Strip Clubs are notorious for cheating their workers like this- entertainers and cocktail waitresses are frequently cheated. If you work in this industry, stand up for your right to be paid properly.
Continue ReadingJan 12
Fitapelli & Schaffer has filed a lawsuit against Sombrero Restaurant, located in Times Square. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of two former waiters, who allege they were not paid minimum wage, overtime or spread of hours (one extra hour of pay per ten hour shift). In addition, our client claims he was fired after refusing to pay for a missing bottle of champagne. It is against the law to require an employee to pay for missing inventory, customer walkouts or breakages. If you worked at Sombrero, please call our firm to join the case.
Continue ReadingJan 3
Fitapelli & Schaffer has filed a class action against Major World, one of the largest car dealerships in the United States. The lawsuit is brought on behalf of salespeople who allege the company engaged in a pattern and practice of deducting wages from earned commissions and failing to pay minimum wage. If you are a commissioned salesperson, and your employer has unlawfully deducted from your wages, please call our firm for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingDec 11
On December 11, 2009, Fitapelli and Schaffer filed a collective action lawsuit against Yakiniku West, an upscale Japanese restaurant in Greenwich Village. The lawsuit alleges failure to pay minimum wages, overtime and misappropriating gratuities to back of the house employees. If you work in a restaurant, you may be experiencing similar violations. Stand up for your rights and call us for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingNov 25
Fitapelli and Schaffer has filed a Federal Class Action against Cash Ready, LLC and Creative Merchant Funding for failing to pay their sales executives minimum wage and overtime for the many hours they worked. Inside Sales employees must be paid minimum wages and overtime and under many circumstances cannot be paid on a 100% commission basis. If you worked for either of these companies, please call us to join this lawsuit.
Continue ReadingNov 2
A lawsuit filed Wednesday against the “five star” Mama Mexico restaurants in New York and New Jersey alleges that the restaurants failed to pay kitchen workers minimum wages and overtime compensation, according to Outten & Golden LLP and Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP.
The suit, which alleges violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the New York Labor Law (NYLL), and the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law (NJWL), was filed as a class and collective action on behalf of cooks and dishwashers who worked at three Mama Mexico locations in New York City and Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
Oct 7
Fitapelli & Schaffer has filed another lawsuit against Yeshiva of Kings Bay in Brooklyn, New York for failing to pay a teacher any wages for eleven months. Regardless of the economy, workers must be paid for all work they perform. If your Company has failed to pay you wages, for any reason, call our firm for a consultation.
Continue ReadingOct 7
Fitapelli & Schaffer recently filed a federal lawsuit against Las Brisas Cafe, a Cuban restaurant in Union City, New Jersey. We will seek to have the lawsuit certified as a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Continue ReadingOct 7
Fitapelli & Schaffer recently filed a lawsuit against Fornos Restaurant in Newark, New Jersey. The lawsuit alleges that waiters, bussers and bartenders are not paid minimum wage and overtime. We will seek to have the lawsuit certified as a class and collective action under State and Federal Law.
Continue ReadingSep 12
Fitapelli & Schaffer is pleased to announce that Judge Gardephe has so-ordered a stipulation regarding the cases proceeding as collective actions. All Senior Specialists who have worked in Settlement or Document Derivatives will be receiving a Court authorized notice in the next few weeks. If the notice is sent back to our firm, that person will become a Plaintiff in the case. If you receive the notice and have any questions, please call the firm at (212) 300-0375.
Continue ReadingSep 12
Fitapelli & Schaffer has filed a lawsuit against Tina’s Place, a well known diner in Bushwick, Brooklyn for failing to pay a line cook overtime wages, even though he was working 7 days per week. Many cooks and chefs who are paid a weekly salary are still entitled to overtime. If you are a cook or chef working over 40 hours per week, call our firm for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingSep 12
Fitapelli & Schaffer has filed a lawsuit against Target, one of the largest retailers in the world. Our client alleges he was subjected to constant ridicule and harassment, based on his disability (uncontrolled stuttering). The lawsuit was filed in Supreme Court, Richmond County alleging numerous violations of the New York City Human Rights Law.
Continue ReadingAug 28
Fitapelli & Schaffer has filed a lawsuit against Park Plaza Diner, a very well known restaurant in Brooklyn Heights. The lawsuit alleges that the restaurant only pays waiters $40 to $65 per week for over 40 hours of week, well below the State and Federal minimum wage. If you were employed by Park Plaza or any other diner or restaurant and were not paid proper wages, please call our firm for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingJul 30
Mama Mexico Restaurants Violated Labor Laws, According to Workers’ Legal Team
Continue ReadingJul 22
Fitapelli & Schaffer has filed a class action lawsuit in Federal Court on behalf of Guest Service Managers at Club Quarters, a National Hotel Chain that has three locations in New York City. Our clients, who are paid on salary, work at the front desk handling customer complaints and checking guests into rooms. If you are a customer service employee working over 40 hours per week, please call our firm for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingJul 16
Fitapelli & Schaffer has filed a federal lawsuit against Winegasm, an upscale wine and tapas bar in Astoria, Queens. It is alleged that Winegasm failed to pay our client any wages other than tips. If you work in a restaurant or bar and are only paid tips, please call our firm for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingJul 16
Fitapelli & Schaffer has filed a Federal lawsuit on behalf of loan officers who worked for Franklin First Financial, a nationally licensed mortgage bank. Our clients allege they did not receive minimum wage and overtime pay. If you are a current or former employee of Franklin First Financial, please call our firm for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingJun 23
Fitapelli & Schaffer has filed a Federal lawsuit against Kings Bay Yeshiva for failing to pay wages to its hard working staff members. The lawsuit alleges failure to pay wages, breach of contract, quantum meruit and unjust enrichment. If you have been denied lawfully earned wages, please call our firm for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingJun 12
Fitapelli & Schaffer have filed a class action lawsuit against Seppi’s, an upscale French restaurant located within Le Parker Meridien Hotel near Central Park in New York City. It is alleged that Seppi’s failed to pay its hourly service employees minimum wage and overtime. If you are a restaurant worker and are not being paid properly, please call our firm for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingMay 21
Fitapelli & Schaffer has filed a Federal class action lawsuit against Mama Mexico, an upscale restaurant in New York City. Four female employees allege Mama Mexico violated the law by failing to pay them minimum wage and overtime. Furthermore, these employees claim the owner, Juan Rojas Campos and other employees created a hostile work environment, sexually harassed them and discriminated against them based on their gender. If you work in a restaurant and believe you are being treated unfairly, please call our firm for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingApr 27
Fitapelli & Schaffer has just filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Assistant Project Managers working for Hunter Roberts Construction Company. If you work for a construction company on a salary or hourly basis and are not paid overtime for all hours over 40 per week, contact our firm for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingApr 27
Fitapelli & Schaffer has just filed a lawsuit on behalf of a woman who was fired and subjected to discrimination because she was a victim of domestic violence. The case was filed in Supreme Court New York County against Nordstrom, one of the largest department stores in the country and Just Jeffrey, a specialty retailer in New York City.
Continue ReadingMar 29
We are pleased to announce that twelve current and former account executives have decided to join this lawsuit. If you are a current or former account executive, or resume specialist, call our firm in order to participate in this case.
Continue ReadingMar 14
A new lawsuit alleges that AMF Bowling Centers, Inc.violated the New York Labor Law by misappropriatingemployee tips, according to Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP.Filed in federal court in New York, the suit alleges thatAMF withheld from plaintiff Robert O’Dell and other AMFemployees mandatory gratuities collected from customers.Mr. O’Dell, works at AMF Chelsea Piers in New York City.AMF Bowling Centers, Inc., of Mechanicsville, Va., isthe world’s largest owner and operator of bowling centerswith 10,000 employees at more than 200 bowling centersnationwide, including more than 25 in New Yorkand California.
Continue ReadingFeb 26
Merrill Lynch and Bank of America Sued for Alleged Labor Violations, According to Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP
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Fitapelli & Schaffer is pleased to announce a Federal lawsuit against Theladders.com for failing to pay overtime to account executives. We allege that our clients worked well over 40 hours per week, without being compensated time and one half for all overtime hours. If you are a salesperson or account executive in a similar situation, please contact the firm for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingDec 18
Fitapelli & Schaffer is representing a nurse who works for Huntington Hospital (North Shore LIJ) and The Nursing Solutions Agency. Our client frequently worked over 40 hours per week, but she was not paid time and one half for the overtime. If you are a nurse working for an agency or hospital and are not being paid properly, contact us for a free consultation.
Continue ReadingNov 18
Fitapelli & Schaffer is pleased to announce a settlement in a case where office workers were not paid overtime, even though they routinely worked over 50 hours per week. Many people who work in offices and are paid a salary are usually not aware that they are entitled to time and a half for all hours over 40. Don’t let your company take advantage of you- fight for your rights!!!
Continue ReadingSep 15
Do you work for a bar or restaurant? If so, you may not be receiving proper wages. In New York, tipped employees such as waiters, bussers and bartenders must be paid $4.60 per hour plus $8.18 per hour for all hours over 40 per week. This is in addition to receiving tips, which management and back of the house employees are not allowed to share with you. In addition, your employer cannot deduct from your wages for breakages, customer walkouts or credit card fees. Please contact the New York City Law Firm of Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP in order to fight for your rights.
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