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Mansell Law Names Rhiannon Herbert Partner
Mansell Law Names Rhiannon Herbert Partner Mansell Law is proud to announce that Rhiannon Herbert has been named a partner of the firm. Rhiannon joined Mansell Law in 2018 and has spent the past eight years building a practice that now spans both of the firm’s offices, including our New York office in Chelsea…. Read More »
Wrongful Termination in New York City: What Employees Need to Know in 2026
Losing your job is one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through — especially when something about the termination feels wrong. Maybe your employer gave no explanation. Maybe you were let go days after filing an HR complaint. Maybe you were the only person in your department who was “restructured” away… Read More »
Beyond the Basics: Rethinking Paid Parental Leave in New York State In 2025
Does New York’s Paid Parental Leave Truly Deliver on Its Promises? New York State’s Paid Parental Leave (PPL) program is often celebrated as a trailblazer in family-friendly workplace policies. But does it truly achieve its goals of equity and support for all families? While the policy represents progress, a closer look reveals a more… Read More »
Facing Workplace Issues? NYC Employment Attorney Help
The hustle and bustle of New York City can be exhilarating, but it can also lead to complex workplace situations. Whether you’re dealing with unfair treatment, unclear policies, or potential legal violations, navigating these challenges alone can be overwhelming. That’s where NYC Employment Attorney Employment Lawyer NYC, NYC Employment Lawyer steps in. Our team… Read More »
Protecting Your Rights: With Employment Lawyer NYC
The Big Apple is a land of opportunity, but navigating the complexities of employment in New York City can be daunting. Whether you’re facing discrimination, wrongful termination, unpaid wages, or another workplace issue, knowing your rights and having strong legal representation are crucial. This is where Employment Lawyer NYC (Employment Attorney NYC, NYC Employment… Read More »
FTC’s Bans Non-Competes Nationwide – What does it mean for New York employees?
****UPDATE September 6, 2024**** On August 20, 2024, in Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, the Northern District of Texas found that the FTC’s non-compete rule (discussed below) was unlawful. The Texas court found that the FTC exceeded its authority by creating the rule and that the rule was an arbitrary and capricious “categorical ban.”… Read More »
NYC LGBTQ Discrimination Lawyer
LGBTQ Discrimination in New York City Our New York City LGBTQ discrimination lawyers represent employees all over NYC in sexual orientation discrimination cases and lawsuits. We have successfully represented individuals related to LGBTQ discrimination, retaliation, and violations of Title VII rights. Our NYC employment lawyers are up to date on the evolving laws in… Read More »
How will the Supreme Court’s opinion in Genesis impact FLSA collective actions?
Take Aways: 1. The United States Supreme Court’s Genesis holding offered nothing to resolve the circuit split and dodged the central issue: Whether an unaccepted offer of judgment that fully satisfies a plaintiff’s FLSA claim moots the claim. 2. Going forward, the Court’s holding in Genesis is meaningless because it is premised on the… Read More »
Who is a “key employee” under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
Who is a “Key Employee” under the FMLA? Limits on certain employees’ rights to restoration after taking FMLA leave. The FMLA provides that an eligible employee is entitled to take medical leave for various reasons, such as a serious health condition, which makes an employee unable to perform the basic duties of his or… Read More »
Cat’s Paw Theory: Can a Company be held liable if the discriminating supervisor and the individual(s) who made the decision to terminate are different?
Traditional discrimination or retaliation claims involves the employer taking the discriminatory or retaliatory action. Often times companies will try to create an independent process for terminating an employee to avoid liability. For example: an employee receives several disciplinary write-ups. After a certain amount of write-ups, Human Resources becomes involved. At large companies, the HR… Read More »
