Lawrence Spasojevich, who is representing an employee, estimates that certain workers may be entitled to as much as $10,000 each. ...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 established federal workplace standards for worker’s rights on issues such as minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor laws....
The distinction between “Employee” and “Independent Contractor” can effect how you are paid, taxed, or even your eligibility for benefits....
RESULTS Criminal Defense Case - Felony Assault Second Degree Client arrested for felony assault with a knife and charged by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office with Assault in the Second Degree. Client represented by Partner Michael Jaccarino, Esq., who was able to get the client released on...
UNDERPAID FOR OVERTIME? In 2017, an estimated 2.7 Billion overtime dollars went unpaid to workers. There are many ways Employers avoid paying overtime to employees, such as misclassifying workers, not keeping accurate records, or even through intimidation. You have the right to be paid for the...
In a case involving a tragic motor vehicle accident on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) that resulted in the death of a passenger, Barry Kamins and Michael Jaccarino successfully convinced the Judge in Kings County Supreme Court to dismiss the top charge. In New York, if...
New Legislation Implementing Police Reform in New York In the wake of an historic wave of protests, sparked by the death of George Floyd, New York became one of the first states to enact an expansive package of police reform bills. In addition, the New York...
Earlier today, our Partner Michael Jaccarino was able to secure the release of an #ABKLaw client who had been incarcerated on Rikers Island for the past several months. The client, who had been arrested twice and charged with several felony and misdemeanor offenses, was facing...
BLOG from our #ABKLaw Partner Michael Jaccarino, Esq.: COVID-19 and Defendants Rights in New York State In New York City, three additional correction officers and at least eight inmates have tested positive for the COVID-19 pandemic. A doctor on Rikers Island has warned that "a storm...
#ABKLaw IN THE NEWS: Our attorney Lawrence Spasojevich on News12 The Bronx "Several food concession workers who worked at Yankee Stadium during the summer months are claiming they were not paid. The group has now filed a civil lawsuit at Bronx Supreme Court. Attorney Lawrence...