Defense of Wage & Hour Cases | Rockville Centre Employment Defense Attorney

Representing Employers in New York City and Long Island

A wage and hour lawsuit or an action by the Department of Labor can have serious consequences. Not only could you face fines or damages, you also face criminal sanctions and personal liability, regardless of your corporate structure.

At the Law Office of Gregory S. Lisi, we represent employers who have been accused of violating wage and hour laws. If you are facing a lawsuit or government action, we can provide aggressive and knowledgeable defense for you and your business. To learn more about our defense of wage and hour cases and our employment law services, contact our employment defense attorneys in Long Island and New York City.

Wage and Hour Laws in New York

We defend clients under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New York labor laws, from actions involving:

Violations of New York minimum wage, which is $7.25 an hour
Employee break and mealtime issues
Overtime pay issues for non-exempt workers
Issues involving independent contractor status

At our firm, we have represented government agencies, supermarkets, restaurants, delis, factories, manufacturers, lawyers, accountants and doctors as well as large and small corporations. Whether you are an executive or management, we will provide vigorous defense in a wage and hour law matter.

Defending Your Business From a Wage and Hour Claim

If your company is being investigated by the Department of Labor or has received notice of a lawsuit filed by your employees, you should:

Contact an attorney immediately: You should discuss your options with an attorney as soon as possible if you are being sued or investigated. In a civil suit, you will have only 20 days to respond to the complaint. When you retain our law firm, we can answer your questions, help you understand your options and act quickly to resolve the dispute.
Collect your records: Collect all of your records from the last six years regarding payroll and your policies, including employee handbooks, contracts, corporate records and other documents related to the case.
Inform payroll: Whether you use a payroll company or you handle payroll in-house, make sure their records are in order and you inform them of the action against you. It is important to follow proper payroll procedures under the law. We can help you understand your obligations under state and federal law and make sure your payroll is being handled correctly.

A civil suit by your employees could potentially turn into a class action involving all of your employees. Our attorneys are experienced at handling class actions and will diligently work to resolve your case. If necessary, we will aggressively defend your interests in court.

Contact Our Rockville Centre Employment Defense Lawyers

If you have legal questions regarding employment law, contact the employment Law Office of Gregory S. Lisi for legal advice and representation. We offer free initial consultations and accept credit cards.