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282 <video autoplay loop muted playsinline poster="/images/fslawfirm-main-jumbo.jpg"> 283 <source src="/video/fitapelli-schaffer.mp4" type="video/mp4"> 284 <source src="/video/fitapelli-schaffer.webm" type="video/webm"> 285 <source src="/video/fitapelli-schaffer.ogv" type="video/ogg"> 286 </video> 287 <h2>LEADING NYC EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS</h2> 288 <div class="rotator"> 289 <section class="rotate"> 290 <h3> 291 <span class="line-one">RECORD SETTING</span> 292 <span class="line-two">AWARDS & SETTLEMENTS</span> 293 <span class="line-three">FOR OUR CLIENTS</span> 294 </h3> 295 </section> 296 <section class="rotate"> 297 <h3> 298 <span class="line-one">WON HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS</span> 299 <span class="line-two">IN SETTLEMENTS</span> 300 <span class="line-three">FOR WORKERS NATIONWIDE</span> 301 </h3> 302 </section> 303 </div> 304 <a class="button large" href="/contact-us/" title="Contact Us For a Free Consultation">CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION</a> 305</section> 306<section class="heading"> 307 <h1> 308 NEW YORK EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS 309 </h1> 310 <h2> 311 FITAPELLI & SCHAFFER LLP 312 </h2> 313 314<p>Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP is a New York City employment law firm that represents workers in unpaid wage, overtime, discrimination, and harassment claims. Since 2008, the firm has recovered over $200 million for employees nationwide.</p> 315</section> 316<section class="awards-settlements"> 317 <h2> 318 <span class="line-one">RECORD SETTING AWARDS AND SETTLEMENTS</span> 319 <span class="line-two">FOR OUR CLIENTS</span> 320 </h2> 321 <hr> 322 <div class="award-carousel"> 323 <button type="button" class="asLeft" aria-label="Previous victories"><svg viewBox="0 0 175 300" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M174.95,275.05c0-2.61-1-4.91-3.01-6.91L53.81,150,171.94,31.86c2-2,3.01-4.31,3.01-6.91s-1-4.91-3.01-6.91l-15.03-15.03c-2-2-4.31-3.01-6.91-3.01s-4.91,1-6.91,3.01L3.01,143.09c-2,2-3.01,4.31-3.01,6.91s1,4.91,3.01,6.91l140.08,140.08c2,2,4.31,3.01,6.91,3.01s4.91-1,6.91-3.01l15.03-15.03c2-2,3.01-4.31,3.01-6.91Z"/></svg></button> 324 <div class="award-window"> 325 <div class="award-track"> 326 <div class="victory-container"> 327 <h2> 328 $29,100,000 329 </h2> 330 <h3> 331 Hourly retail workers at a large national chain 332 </h3> 333 <p class="violation"> 334 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged that they were denied proper wages, including unpaid overtime and untimely pay. 335 </p> 336 <p class="outcome"> 337 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $29.1 million resolution. 338 </p> 339 </div> 340 <div class="victory-container"> 341 <h2> 342 $19,100,000 343 </h2> 344 <h3> 345 Tipped workers (servers, bussers, runners, bartenders, barbacks) at a national casual-dining chain 346 </h3> 347 <p class="violation"> 348 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged unpaid overtime, spread-of-hours pay, tips, improper deductions, and uniform expenses. 349 </p> 350 <p class="outcome"> 351 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $19.1 million resolution. 352 </p> 353 </div> 354 <div class="victory-container"> 355 <h2> 356 $15,900,000 357 </h2> 358 <h3> 359 Personal bankers at a national bank 360 </h3> 361 <p class="violation"> 362 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged that they worked more than 40 hours while meeting sales quotas without overtime pay. 363 </p> 364 <p class="outcome"> 365 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $15.9 million resolution. 366 </p> 367 </div> 368 <div class="victory-container"> 369 <h2> 370 $14,500,000 371 </h2> 372 <h3> 373 Recipients of unwanted promotional texts from a clothing retailer 374 </h3> 375 <p class="violation"> 376 <strong>Violation:</strong> Recipients alleged that promotional texts were sent without prior written consent under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. 377 </p> 378 <p class="outcome"> 379 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $14.5 million resolution. 380 </p> 381 </div> 382 <div class="victory-container"> 383 <h2> 384 $7,000,000 385 </h2> 386 <h3> 387 Loan officers at a national bank 388 </h3> 389 <p class="violation"> 390 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged that they worked more than 40 hours without overtime pay. 391 </p> 392 <p class="outcome"> 393 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $7 million resolution. 394 </p> 395 </div> 396 <div class="victory-container"> 397 <h2> 398 $5,900,000 399 </h2> 400 <h3> 401 Commissioned car salesmen at a large NYC-area auto dealership 402 </h3>
403 <p class="violation"> 404 <strong>Violation:</strong> The dealership allegedly failed to pay proper minimum wage, overtime, and commissions, and made unlawful deductions from earned wages. 405 </p> 406 <p class="outcome"> 407 <strong>Outcome:</strong> F&S recovered $5.9 million in unpaid wages. 408 </p> 409 </div> 410 <div class="victory-container"> 411 <h2> 412 $5,750,000 413 </h2> 414 <h3> 415 Airline customer service and cargo employees 416 </h3> 417 <p class="violation"> 418 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged unpaid overtime and wage-notice claims. 419 </p> 420 <p class="outcome"> 421 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $5.75 million resolution. 422 </p> 423 </div> 424 <div class="victory-container"> 425 <h2> 426 $4,300,000 427 </h2> 428 <h3> 429 Personal bankers at a nationwide bank 430 </h3> 431 <p class="violation"> 432 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged that they were classified as exempt and worked more than 40 hours without overtime pay. 433 </p> 434 <p class="outcome"> 435 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $4.3 million resolution. 436 </p> 437 </div> 438 <div class="victory-container"> 439 <h2> 440 $4,300,000 441 </h2> 442 <h3> 443 Entertainers at a gentleman's club in New York City 444 </h3> 445 <p class="violation"> 446 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged minimum-wage, overtime, spread-of-hours, tip, deduction, and uniform-related claims. 447 </p> 448 <p class="outcome"> 449 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $4.3 million resolution. 450 </p> 451 </div> 452 <div class="victory-container"> 453 <h2> 454 $3,600,000 455 </h2> 456 <h3> 457 Tipped restaurant workers (servers, bussers, bartenders, food runners, barbacks) at an upscale, multi-location Mexican restaurant chain 458 </h3> 459 <p class="violation"> 460 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged overtime, minimum-wage, and call-in-pay claims. 461 </p> 462 <p class="outcome"> 463 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $3.6 million resolution. 464 </p> 465 </div> 466 <div class="victory-container"> 467 <h2> 468 $3,400,000 469 </h2> 470 <h3> 471 Salaried assistant managers at a national bank 472 </h3> 473 <p class="violation"> 474 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged that they were classified as exempt from overtime requirements. 475 </p> 476 <p class="outcome"> 477 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $3.4 million resolution. 478 </p> 479 </div> 480 <div class="victory-container"> 481 <h2> 482 $3,000,000 483 </h2> 484 <h3> 485 Salaried assistant managers at a fast-food restaurant chain 486 </h3> 487 <p class="violation"> 488 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged that they were classified as exempt and worked more than 40 hours without overtime pay. 489 </p> 490 <p class="outcome"> 491 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $3 million resolution. 492 </p> 493 </div> 494 <div class="victory-container"> 495 <h2> 496 $2,836,000 497 </h2> 498 <h3> 499 Tipped workers at a national dining chain 500 </h3> 501 <p class="violation"> 502 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged minimum-wage, overtime, spread-of-hours, and deduction claims 503 </p> 504 <p class="outcome"> 505 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $2.8 million resolution. 506 </p> 507 </div> 508 <div class="victory-container"> 509 <h2> 510 $2,250,000 511 </h2> 512 <h3> 513 Tipped workers at a sports bar and restaurant chain 514 </h3> 515 <p class="violation"> 516 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged minimum-wage and overtime claims. 517 </p> 518 <p class="outcome"> 519 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $2.25 million resolution. 520 </p> 521 </div> 522 <div class="victory-container"> 523 <h2> 524 $2,000,000 525 </h2> 526 <h3> 527 Hourly loan officers at a nationwide bank 528 </h3> 529 <p class="violation"> 530 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged off-the-clock work beyond 40 hours without overtime pay. 531 </p> 532 <p class="outcome"> 533 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $2 million resolution. 534 </p> 535 </div> 536 <div class="victory-container"> 537 <h2> 538 $1,950,000 539 </h2> 540 <h3> 541 Salaried health care workers at a New Yorkâbased health insurance provider 542 </h3>
543 <p class="violation"> 544 <strong>Violation:</strong> Workers alleged that they worked more than 40 hours even though timesheets reflected 37.5 hours. 545 </p> 546 <p class="outcome"> 547 <strong>Outcome:</strong> The firm secured a $1.95 million resolution. 548 </p> 549 </div> 550 551 </div> 552 </div><!-- /.award-window --> 553 <button type="button" class="asRight" aria-label="Next victories"><svg viewBox="0 0 175 300" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M0,24.95c0,2.61,1,4.91,3.01,6.91l118.14,118.14L3.01,268.14c-2,2-3.01,4.31-3.01,6.91s1,4.91,3.01,6.91l15.03,15.03c2,2,4.31,3.01,6.91,3.01s4.91-1,6.91-3.01L171.94,156.91c2-2,3.01-4.31,3.01-6.91s-1-4.91-3.01-6.91L31.86,3.01c-2-2-4.31-3.01-6.91-3.01s-4.91,1-6.91,3.01L3.01,18.04c-2,2-3.01,4.31-3.01,6.91Z"/></svg></button> 554 </div> 555</section> 556<section class="legal-rights-section"> 557 <h2>KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS</h2> 558 <hr> 559 <div class="legal-right-container"> 560 <div class="legal-right wrongful-termination"> 561 <h3>Wrongful Termination</h3> 562 <p> 563While human rights laws in New York City and New York State provide that workers are employed "at-will" â meaning you may be fired at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. 564 </p> 565 <a class="violation-button" href="/workers-rights/wrongful-termination.html" title="Learn More About Wrongful Termination">Learn More</a> 566</div> 567<div class="legal-right retaliation"> 568 <h3>Retaliation</h3> 569 <p> 570The New York State Human Rights Law, New York City Human Rights Law, and several federal laws, including but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. 571 </p> 572 <a class="violation-button" href="/workers-rights/retaliation.html" title="Learn More About Retaliation">Learn More</a> 573</div> 574<div class="legal-right sexual-harassment"> 575 <h3>Sexual Harassment</h3> 576 <p> 577Unwelcome sexual conduct directed at one employee by another, regardless of gender, and includes inappropriate joking or touching, requesting sexual favors, or any other harassment that is sexual in nature. 578 </p> 579 <a class="violation-button" href="/workers-rights/sexual-harassment.html" title="Learn More About Sexual Harassment">Learn More</a> 580</div> 581<div class="legal-right discrimination-and-harassment"> 582 <h3>Race, Gender, and Age Discrimination</h3> 583 <p> 584It is illegal under both city, state and federal law for an employer to discriminate against you on the basis of your race, gender, or age. It can also be illegal to discriminate against you on the basis of your criminal history. 585 </p> 586 <a class="violation-button" href="/workers-rights/discrimination-and-harassment.html" title="Learn More About Race, Gender, and Age Discrimination">Learn More</a> 587</div> 588<div class="legal-right background-check-discrimination"> 589 <h3>Background Check Discrimination</h3> 590 <p> 591Whether you are applying for a new job or you are already an employee of a company, more and more employers are conducting background checks. 592 </p> 593 <a class="violation-button" href="/workers-rights/background-check-discrimination.html" title="Learn More About Background Check Discrimination">Learn More</a> 594</div> 595<div class="legal-right disability-discrimination"> 596 <h3>Disability Discrimination</h3> 597 <p> 598It is illegal under both state, city and federal law for an employer to discriminate against you on the basis of a disability. If your employer has discriminated against you on the basis of your disability, they may have violated the law. 599 </p> 600 <a class="violation-button" href="/workers-rights/disability-discrimination.html" title="Learn More About Disability Discrimination">Learn More</a> 601</div> 602<div class="legal-right pregnancy-discrimination"> 603 <h3>Pregnancy Discrimination</h3> 604 <p> 605If you believe that an employer has terminated you, refused to hire you, disciplined or demoted y
605ou because of pregnancy, you should contact Fitapelli & Schaffer to schedule a free consultation. 606 </p> 607 <a class="violation-button" href="/workers-rights/pregnancy-discrimination.html" title="Learn More About Pregnancy Discrimination">Learn More</a> 608</div> 609<div class="legal-right severance-negotiation"> 610 <h3>Severance Negotiation</h3> 611 <p> 612Severance agreements generally provide an employee with additional compensation in exchange for the release of any and all claims that may have arisen during their employment. 613 </p> 614 <a class="violation-button" href="/workers-rights/severance-negotiation.html" title="Learn More About Severance Negotiation">Learn More</a> 615</div> 616<div class="legal-right whistleblower-claims"> 617 <h3>Whistleblower Claims</h3> 618 <p> 619While employed, you may witness instances of wrongdoing in the workplace or may be asked to engage in wrongdoing and may wonder whether there is anything you can do about it. 620 </p> 621 <a class="violation-button" href="/workers-rights/whistleblower-claims.html" title="Learn More About Whistleblower Claims">Learn More</a> 622</div> 623<div class="legal-right breach-of-contract"> 624 <h3>Breach of Employment Agreements</h3> 625 <p> 626Not all employees are deemed "at-will" and one exception to the "at-will" classification are those employees hired pursuant to an employment contract. 627 </p> 628 <a class="violation-button" href="/workers-rights/breach-of-contract.html" title="Learn More About Breach of Employment Agreements">Learn More</a> 629</div> 630<div class="legal-right negotiating-an-employment-contract"> 631 <h3>Negotiating Employee Contracts </h3> 632 <p> 633Contracts outline the relative duties and expectations of both you and your employer. The terms and conditions of these agreements are relevant both during the employment period and after the employment relationship is over. 634 </p> 635 <a class="violation-button" href="/workers-rights/negotiating-an-employment-contract.html" title="Learn More About Negotiating Employee Contracts ">Learn More</a> 636</div> 637<div class="legal-right failure-to-pay-commissions"> 638 <h3>Failure to Pay Commissions</h3> 639 <p> 640If you have not been paid within a reasonable amount of time or if your employer has failed to pay you your proper commission, you may have a claim against your employer for unpaid wages and commissions. 641 </p> 642 <a class="violation-button" href="/workers-rights/failure-to-pay-commissions.html" title="Learn More About Failure to Pay Commissions">Learn More</a> 643</div> 644 645 </div> 646</section> 647<section class="three-options"> 648 <div class="slider-display"> 649 <div class="slider-track"> 650 <div class="option testimony"> 651 <h2> 652 <span class="line-one">WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT</span> 653 <span class="line-two">FITAPELLI & SCHAFFER</span> 654 </h2> 655 656 <div class="testimonial-list"> 657 <blockquote> 658 <p> 659 âSteven Sack is honest and straight forward. Really appreciated his advice. It is obvious that he cares about his clients.â <cite>J. N. âFormer Client</cite> 660 </p> 661</blockquote> 662<blockquote> 663 <p> 664 âGreat lawyer gets job done and keeps in contact with client. His services made all the difference in getting positive outcome in wrongful termination from major NYC medical center. He obtained for me cash settlement job reinstatement with seniority and raises due. He skillfully handled union lawyer and set bar high. Mr Sack is brilliant communicator and very professional. I recommend his services. He is platinum attorney for employee rights. Best Referral ever from NYC Bar Association.â <cite>G.G. âFormer Client</cite> 665 </p> 666</blockquote> 667<blockquote> 668 <p> 669 âI cannot possibly describe how grateful I am to this law firm. Their service was so graceful, friendly and efficient which made my legal process incredibly easy.â <cite>J. Y. âFormer Client</cite> 670 </p> 671</blockquote> 672<blockquote> 673 <p> 674 âIf you are ever in the unfortunate circumstance that you need an employment attorney, there is no one I could ever recommend more than Fitapelli and Schaffer. Brian and Dana went above and beyond what was called for, and really fought for my rights as an employee with a disability.â <cite>S.N. âFormer Client</cite> 675 </p> 676</blockquote> 677<blockquote> 678 <p> 679 âWorking with F&S was great. They kept in touch and kept me updated about my case. Very professional and were a great legal guidance with my case. Definitely a recommended team.â <cite>âFormer Client</cite> 680 </p> 681</blockquote> 682<blockquote> 683 <p> 684 âI had the best experience with this firm, they are they absolutely great at what they do. If you are ever feeling taken advantage of b
684y your employer, I urge you to contact this firm.â <cite>B.S. âFormer Client</cite> 685 </p> 686</blockquote> 687<blockquote> 688 <p> 689 âVery intelligent attorneys, masters of their craft.â <cite>V.W. âFormer Client</cite> 690 </p> 691</blockquote> 692<blockquote> 693 <p> 694 âVery competent law firm. Strong client representation.â <cite>âFormer Client</cite> 695 </p> 696</blockquote> 697<blockquote> 698 <p> 699 âNot only did I get EXCELLENT service from the staff and affiliates at Fitapelli & Schaffer LLP, but we got the outcome we wanted.â <cite>E.R. â Former Client</cite> 700 </p> 701</blockquote> 702<blockquote> 703 <p> 704 âWords cannot describe how persistent Armando Ortiz was! Him and his team did an amazing job. They are organized, fast and very communicative! I highly recommend them without a doubt!â <cite>G.A. - âFormer Client</cite> 705 </p> 706</blockquote> 707<blockquote> 708 <p> 709 âBesides being an ultimate professional, what a pleasant experience. Steven Sack outlined all the case options, but did it in such a fashionâ¦it felt like you were talking to a friendly mentorâ¦his abilities and the result was more than I could ask forâ <cite>â Former Client</cite> 710 </p> 711</blockquote> 712 713 </div> 714 </div> 715 <div class="option media"> 716 <h2>OVER TWO HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS RECOVERED</h2> 717 <hr> 718 <div class="media-grid"> 719 <video class="slider-video" controls id="videointro" poster="/images/FSLaw_Intro-sm.jpg"> 720 <source src="/video/FSLaw_IntroVideo_103119.mp4" type="video/mp4"> 721 <source src="/video/FSLaw_IntroVideo_103119.ogv" type="video/ogg"> 722 Your browser does not support the latest video formats, please update your web browser. 723 </video> 724 <div class="media-copy"> 725 <p>Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP has recovered over two hundred million dollars for our clients nationwide. 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Every case starts with a free consultation, so you can find out where you stand before deciding whether to move forward.</p> 873<p class="faq-question">What happens during a free consultation?</p> 874<p class="faq-answer">During a free consultation, someone from the firm reviews the facts of your situation â your job, your pay, and what happened â and helps you understand whether you may have a valid legal claim. There's no obligation to hire the firm afterward, and nothing you share creates an attorney-client relationship unless you formally retain the firm.</p> 875<p class="faq-question">Does Fitapelli & Schaffer only represent workers in New York?</p> 876<p class="faq-answer">The firm is based in New York City and handles a large volume of NY-based cases, but many of its class and collective actions represent workers nationwide. Recent settlements, for example, have covered airline employees, bank workers, and restaurant staff across multiple states, not just New York.</p> 877<p class="faq-question">What's the difference between an individual case and a class action?</p> 878<p class="faq-answer">An individual case is a single worker's claim against their employer. A class or collective action combines the claims of many workers who experienced the same violation at the same employer, which can increase the pressure on the employer and the total recovery. Fitapelli & Schaffer handles both, and which route makes sense depends on the facts of your situation and how many coworkers were affected the same way.</p> 879<p class="faq-question">How do I know if I have a case?</p> 880<p class="faq-answer">If you think you were shorted on wages or overtime, denied a promotion or fired for an unlawful reason, or harassed or discriminated against at work, it's worth having a workplace lawyer look at the specifics. 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