Violations of the Clean Water Act in Eastchester, New York
- October 26, 2022
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For Immediate Release New York State is planning on discharging millions of gallons of carcinogenic contaminated water into Eastchester Bay from Lake Isle in Eastchester, NY. Click here to view and download the full letter. We are writing on behalf of concerned residents of the Country Club, Spencer Estates and City Island communities on the shores of Eastchester Bay in the Bronx. For decades, Eastchester, Scarsdale and New Rochelle have continued to discharge increasing amounts of unfiltered storm water containing harmful pollutants directly into Lake Innisfree, which discharges into the Hutchinson River and then continues on to discharge into Eastchester…
Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: What You Should Know
- September 20, 2022
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Employees are entitled to a safe and harassment-free workplace. These rights are protected by local, state, and federal laws, however, some workers still experience sexual harassment daily. If you or a loved one have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, contact one of our experienced Bronx New York employment attorneys at Pryor Law to learn more about your rights. You may be entitled to significant compensation. Types of Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment in the workplace often takes one of two forms: Quid pro quo sexual harassment and hostile work environment sexual harassment. While both can result in a workplace harassment…
Bronx, New York Wage Theft Attorneys
- August 18, 2022
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Wage theft has become prevalent throughout New York State. In fact, Governor Kathy Hochul has recently formed a task force to report and prosecute businesses committing these felony offenses. If your employer does not pay you the wages you are entitled to under New York State labor laws, you may be entitled to pursue an unpaid wage claim and significant compensation. Contact Pryor Law at (718) 829-0222 or fill out our online form to get in touch with an experienced New York wage theft attorneys today. What is Wage Theft? Wage theft occurs when employers fail to pay their employees…
What Personal Injury Attorneys Should Know About the Fair Labor Standards Act
- May 24, 2021
- Will Forero
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Although a more comprehensive explanation of how to ascertain whether an employee has been underpaid is here, this shorter post is meant to help personal injury attorneys to determine whether their potential new client, or current clients, may also have an FLSA claim against their current or former employer. Pryor Law is primarily a personal injury firm; however, it also routinely handles employment law matters because many of its clients have both a personal injury claim and an FLSA underpayment claim. At a consultation or intake meeting with a personal injury client, every attorney inquires about the client’s employment in…
Are You Owed Unpaid Wages?
- May 24, 2021
- Will Forero
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If you work as an hourly employee, you should be aware of the state and federal laws that mandate your employer pay you minimum wage and overtime wages. You could be entitled to back pay if your employer failed to pay you the wages you were legally entitled to. Who is Entitled to Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay? The Federal Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) mandate that hourly employees receive minimum wage and overtime pay equal to one and a half times their normal pay rate. That your employer may categorize your employment as “salaried”…
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