Cases Our New York City Employment Attorneys Handle

Brown Kwon & Lam represents employees facing a wide range of workplace violations under New York State, New York City, and federal law. If any of the following situations apply to you, our team can help you understand your rights and take action.

Wage & Hour Violations

Wage theft is one of the most widespread problems facing New York workers — and many employees don't realize they've been victimized until it's too late. Our New York City wage and hour attorneys handle cases involving:

• Unpaid overtime and off-the-clock work
• Minimum wage violations (including NYC-specific wage rates)
• Worker misclassification as independent contractors
• Tip theft and illegal tip pooling arrangements
• Failure to pay earned commissions or bonuses
• Illegal payroll deductions and wage withholding
• Failure to pay prevailing wages on public projects
• Late payment of wages
• Denial of legally required meal and rest breaks

If you suspect your employer has not paid you everything you are owed, do not wait. New York law allows workers to recover back pay, liquidated damages, and attorneys' fees — but strict statutes of limitations apply.

Employment Discrimination

New York law provides some of the strongest anti-discrimination protections in the country. We represent employees who have faced discrimination based on:

• Race or national origin
• Gender and gender identity
• Age
• Disability or failure to provide reasonable accommodations
• Pregnancy or familial status
• Religion or religious practices
• Sexual orientation
• Genetic information
• Criminal conviction history

Discrimination in hiring, pay, promotions, scheduling, or termination is unlawful under the New York State Human Rights Law, the New York City Human Rights Law, and federal statutes, including Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA.

Sexual Harassment

No worker should endure a hostile or abusive work environment. We represent employees who have experienced quid pro quo sexual harassment, hostile work environment harassment, or retaliation after reporting sexual misconduct. Our attorneys handle these sensitive matters with discretion, compassion, and powerful advocacy.

Workplace Violations