Protecting Your Workplace Rights with Experience and Dedication
At The Howley Law Firm, our seasoned employment litigation lawyers in New York are dedicated to protecting the rights of employees across all industries. Whether you’ve faced discrimination, unpaid wages, wrongful termination, or retaliation, we bring over 30 years of experience to the table to fight for justice in the workplace.
We’ve successfully represented healthcare professionals, corporate employees, live-in domestic workers, and restaurant staff in high-stakes cases—including an $80 million discrimination class action. When your livelihood is on the line, you deserve powerful legal representation from attorneys who understand the law and how to win.
How Our Employment Litigation Attorneys in New York Can Help
Employment disputes are often overwhelming and emotionally draining. You may be worried about your financial future, your reputation and future employment, or how to prove your case. At The Howley Law Firm, we provide strategic, results-driven representation to help you:
- Recover unpaid wages and overtime
- Secure compensation for wrongful termination
- File claims for workplace discrimination or harassment
- Negotiate severance or settlement packages
- Assert your rights under federal and New York state employment laws
We offer free initial consultations, and if you have a strong case, we will represent you on a contingency fee basis—meaning you don’t pay legal fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
Types of Employment Litigation We Handle
Our employment litigation attorneys in New York handle a wide range of workplace legal disputes. To help you better understand the scope of our services, we’ve organized our core practice areas into key categories:
Workplace Harassment & Hostile Work Environment
Workplace harassment, especially sexual harassment, can be emotionally traumatic and legally complex. Thanks to the “Me Too” movement and recent legal reforms, victims now have more protections than ever.
We help clients who have been:
- Subjected to unwelcome sexual advances or inappropriate conduct
- Retaliated against after reporting harassment
- Exposed to a hostile or abusive work environment
We pursue compensation, punitive damages, and changes in company policies to protect your future and others in similar situations.
Unpaid Wages & Overtime
Employers are legally required to pay workers fairly. Unfortunately, wage theft is far too common. We represent workers who have experienced:
- Unpaid overtime
- Failure to receive minimum wage
- Off-the-clock work without compensation
- Misclassification as exempt or independent contractors
Our team has recovered millions in back wages for healthcare professionals, restaurant staff, and other employees whose labor was exploited.
Discrimination & Wrongful Termination
Discrimination based on protected characteristics is illegal under both New York and federal law. If you’ve been fired, demoted, or denied opportunities due to your identity, you may be entitled to compensation and other remedies.
We handle claims involving:
- Race, ethnicity, or national origin discrimination
- Age discrimination (40+)
- Sex, gender identity, or pregnancy-related discrimination
- Disability or medical condition discrimination
- Religious discrimination
We also pursue claims of wrongful termination when employees are fired for illegal reasons, including retaliation for asserting their rights.
Whistleblower Retaliation
If you reported unlawful activity, safety violations, or fraudulent conduct at work, you have legal protections under whistleblower laws. Employers cannot retaliate against you for doing the right thing.
We represent whistleblowers who have faced:
- Termination
- Demotion or reduced hours
- Harassment or threats
- Blacklisting within their industry
Our employment litigation lawyers in New York are highly experienced in securing compensation and protecting careers in these complex and high-risk cases such as Medicare or Medicaid fraud.
Family & Medical Leave Violations
Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and New York’s paid family leave laws, eligible employees have the right to job-protected leave for:
- Serious personal medical conditions
- Caring for a newborn or adopted child
- Supporting a family member with health needs
If you’ve been denied leave, terminated, or retaliated against for taking time off legally, we can help you pursue compensation and reinstatement.
Why Choose The Howley Law Firm?
- Proven Results: We’ve won multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for employees across all industries.
- Decades of Experience: With over 30 years in employment litigation, we know how to navigate the New York legal system effectively.
- Personalized Strategy: We tailor our approach to your unique situation—whether you’re part of a class action or an individual claim.
Client-Centered Representation: You’ll receive the same high-quality service whether your case involves one employee or thousands.
Contact Experienced Employment Litigation Lawyers in New York
If you’ve experienced workplace injustice, don’t navigate the legal system alone. The consequences of employment litigation can impact your finances, reputation, and career—but with the right legal team, you can fight back and move forward.
At The Howley Law Firm, our employment litigation attorneys in New York are here to listen, guide you through your options, and advocate fiercely for your rights. Whether you’re dealing with unpaid wages, harassment, discrimination, or wrongful termination, we have the knowledge and experience to help.
Call us today at (212) 601-2728 or fill out our contact form to schedule a confidential consultation. Let us help you protect your rights and achieve the justice you deserve.
FAQs
An employment litigation lawyer represents employees in legal disputes involving workplace rights and employer misconduct. This includes filing claims for discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage violations, and retaliation. They guide clients through negotiations, settlements, and court proceedings to help secure compensation and justice.
You should contact an attorney as soon as you suspect your rights have been violated at work. The earlier you get legal advice, the better your chances of preserving evidence and taking timely legal action. Many employment claims have strict filing deadlines, so acting quickly is crucial.
You may be entitled to compensatory damages (for lost wages and emotional distress), punitive damages (to punish egregious conduct), and attorney’s fees. In some cases, you may also recover back pay, front pay, and reinstatement to your former position. The type and amount of compensation depend on the facts of your case.
Evidence can include emails, text messages, witness statements, performance reviews, pay stubs, and written complaints. The more documentation you have, the stronger your case may be. Our attorneys can help you identify and gather the most effective evidence.
Deadlines vary depending on the type of claim. For example, discrimination claims under federal law must typically be filed within 300 days, while wage claims may have a longer statute of limitations. Our attorneys can help ensure your claim is filed on time.
