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207					<li><a title="Brian S. Schaffer" href="/legal-team/brian-schaffer.html">Brian S. Schaffer</a></li>
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290			<h3>
291				<span class="line-one">RECORD SETTING</span>
292				<span class="line-two">AWARDS &amp; 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 &amp; SCHAFFER LLP 
312	</h2>
313
314<p>Fitapelli &amp; 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">
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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&amp;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&#039;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 York–based 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	
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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 &quot;at-will&quot; – 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 &amp; 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 &quot;at-will&quot; and one exception to the &quot;at-will&quot; 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 &amp; SCHAFFER</span>
654		</h2>
655
656		<div class="testimonial-list">
657			<blockquote>
658	<p>
659		“Steven Sack is honest and straight forward. Really appreciated his advice. It is obvious that he cares about his clients.” <cite>J. N. –Former Client</cite>
660	</p>
661</blockquote>
662<blockquote>
663	<p>
664		“Great 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.” <cite>G.G. –Former Client</cite>
665	</p>
666</blockquote>
667<blockquote>
668	<p>
669		“I 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.” <cite>J. Y. –Former Client</cite>
670	</p>
671</blockquote>
672<blockquote>
673	<p>
674		“If 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.” <cite>S.N. –Former Client</cite>
675	</p>
676</blockquote>
677<blockquote>
678	<p>
679		“Working with F&amp;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.” <cite>–Former Client</cite>
680	</p>
681</blockquote>
682<blockquote>
683	<p>
684		“I 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.” <cite>B.S. –Former Client</cite>
685	</p>
686</blockquote>
687<blockquote>
688	<p>
689		“Very intelligent attorneys, masters of their craft.” <cite>V.W. –Former Client</cite>
690	</p>
691</blockquote>
692<blockquote>
693	<p>
694		“Very competent law firm. Strong client representation.” <cite>–Former Client</cite>
695	</p>
696</blockquote>
697<blockquote>
698	<p>
699		“Not only did I get EXCELLENT service from the staff and affiliates at Fitapelli &amp; Schaffer LLP, but we got the outcome we wanted.” <cite>E.R. – Former Client</cite>
700	</p>
701</blockquote>
702<blockquote>
703	<p>
704		“Words 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!” <cite>G.A. - –Former Client</cite>
705	</p>
706</blockquote>
707<blockquote>
708	<p>
709		“Besides being an ultimate professional, what a pleasant experience. Steven Sack outlined all the case options, but did it in such a fashion…it felt like you were talking to a friendly mentor…his abilities and the result was more than I could ask for” <cite>– 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>
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725				<p>Fitapelli &amp; Schaffer, LLP has recovered over two hundred million dollars for our clients nationwide. We have set records for both, individual and class awards.</p>
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769<section class="get-to-know">
770	<h2>
771		<span class="line-one">GET TO KNOW</span>
772		<span class="line-two">FITAPELLI &amp; SCHAFFER</span> 
773	</h2>
774	<hr>
775
776	<img alt="Joseph Fitapelli &amp; Brian Schaffer are NYC's top employment lawyers" class="meet-jb" src="/images/fitapelli-schaffer-suit.png" title="Meet Joseph Fitapelli &amp; Brian Schaffer" /> 
777
778	<div class="meet-name joe">
779		<a href="/legal-team/joseph-fitapelli.html" title="Joseph A. Fitapelli"><span class="mName">JOSEPH</span><span class="mTitle">FITAPELLI</span></a> 
780		<p>
781			Joseph A. Fitapelli is a partner at Fitapelli &amp; Schaffer whose nationally recognized practice is dedicated to the litigation of large scale class and collective actions for violations of employee and consumer rights. He has consistently achieved top results for his clients in a variety of different industries. 
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785		<a href="/legal-team/brian-schaffer.html" title="Brian S. Schaffer"><span class="mName">BRIAN</span><span class="mTitle">SCHAFFER</span></a> 
786		<p>
787			Brian Schaffer is a partner at Fitapelli &amp; Schaffer who is widely recognized as being among the top employment lawyers in the country. An aggressive litigator, he handles class and collective actions for employees as well as consumers. 
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794		Fitapelli &amp; Schaffer, LLC. has been recognized as one of the top employment lawfirms by SuperLawyers magazine for five consecutive years. Our cases have been featured by and covered regularly in the news and media. 
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801	<h2>EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR LAW NEWS</h2>
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805			<p class="blog-date">
806				<span class="blog-month">May</span><span class="blog-day">27</span><span class="blog-year">2026</span>
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809				Eventlink Workers Allege Unpaid Overtime 
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815				<span class="blog-month">May</span><span class="blog-day">22</span><span class="blog-year">2026</span>
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818				Yelp Workers Allege Unpaid Time and Break Violations
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824				<span class="blog-month">April</span><span class="blog-day">17</span><span class="blog-year">2026</span>
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827				Fitapelli &amp; Schaffer Files Lawsuit Against Total Directional LLC
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829			<a class="btn" href="/blog/fitapelli-schaffer-files-lawsuit-against-total-directional-llc.html" title="Fitapelli &amp; Schaffer Files Lawsuit Against Total Directional LLC">READ MORE</a>
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833				<span class="blog-month">March</span><span class="blog-day">27</span><span class="blog-year">2026</span>
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836				Dunkin’ Donuts and Taco Bell Franchisee to Pay $1.5M Over NYC Scheduling Violations
837			</h3>
838			<a class="btn" href="/blog/dunkin-donuts-and-taco-bell-franchisee-to-pay-1-5m-over-nyc-scheduling-violations.html" title="Dunkin’ Donuts and Taco Bell Franchisee to Pay $1.5M Over NYC Scheduling Violations">READ MORE</a>
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842				<span class="blog-month">March</span><span class="blog-day">25</span><span class="blog-year">2026</span>
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845				Tyson Workers’ Unpaid Time Claims Move Forward Over Allegedly Interrupted Meal Breaks
846			</h3>
847			<a class="btn" href="/blog/tyson-workers-unpaid-time-claims-move-forward-over-allegedly-interrupted-meal-breaks.html" title="Tyson Workers’ Unpaid Time Claims Move Forward Over Allegedly Interrupted Meal Breaks">READ MORE</a>
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851				<span class="blog-month">February</span><span class="blog-day">09</span><span class="blog-year">2026</span>
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854				GEICO Must Pay Call Center Workers $900,000 to Resolve Unpaid Overtime Claims
855			</h3>
856			<a class="btn" href="/blog/geico-must-pay-call-center-workers-900000-to-resolve-unpaid-overtime-claims.html" title="GEICO Must Pay Call Center Workers $900,000 to Resolve Unpaid Overtime Claims">READ MORE</a>
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870<p class="faq-answer">Fitapelli &amp; Schaffer, LLP is a New York City employment law firm that represents workers nationwide in unpaid wage, overtime, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims. Since 2008, the firm has recovered over $200 million for employees through individual lawsuits and class and collective actions.</p>
871<p class="faq-question">How much does it cost to hire Fitapelli &amp; Schaffer?</p>
872<p class="faq-answer">Fitapelli &amp; Schaffer generally handles employment cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means there&#039;s no upfront cost to you, and the firm only gets paid if you recover compensation. Every case starts with a free consultation, so you can find out where you stand before deciding whether to move forward.</p>
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875<p class="faq-question">Does Fitapelli &amp; 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&#039;s the difference between an individual case and a class action?</p>
878<p class="faq-answer">An individual case is a single worker&#039;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 &amp; 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&#039;s worth having a workplace lawyer look at the specifics. The details of your job, pay structure, and what your employer did or said usually determine whether a claim is viable. A free consultation with Fitapelli &amp; Schaffer is the fastest way to find out.</p>
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