Getting injured on the job can be stressful enough without having to figure out complicated legal systems. In New York City, workers’ compensation benefits help cover lost wages and medical costs after a work-related injury or illness. However, to access those benefits, you must carefully follow the correct process. This step-by-step guide explains exactly how […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a crucial federal law that gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave each year for serious health conditions, caring for a family member, or the birth/adoption of a child. In New York City, where work-life balance can feel especially fragile, protecting your FMLA […]
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD) in New York City can be a lifeline for those who can no longer work due to illness or injury. However, the process is often confusing, document-heavy, and slow. Understanding each step in detail can dramatically improve your chances of a successful claim—and help you navigate the system […]
In New York City, workers are entitled to fair pay under federal, state, and local laws. Yet wage theft remains a major problem, from unpaid overtime to minimum wage violations. If your employer hasn’t paid you what you’re owed, you have legal options to fight back. Filing a wage and hour claim can help you […]
Losing your job is tough, but being wrongfully terminated—fired illegally for discriminatory, retaliatory, or other prohibited reasons—is even worse. New York City employees have powerful protections under federal, state, and local laws. If you believe you were unlawfully fired, it’s critical to act quickly and methodically. Here’s a step-by-step guide to filing a wrongful termination […]
By:Charles J. Russo | Theconversation.com As demonstrators gathered outside, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 30, 2025, about whether Oklahoma can operate the nation’s first faith-based charter school. St. Isidore of Seville would be a virtual, K-12 school run by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa. Charters are typically public schools […]
By:David L. Di Maria | Theconversation.com In early April 2025, the Trump administration terminated the immigration statuses of thousands of international students listed in a government database, meaning they no longer had legal permission to be in the country. Some students self-deported instead of facing deportation. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced that it would reverse […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Every year, thousands of foreign nationals place their hopes on securing an H-1B visa, only to find themselves edged out by the lottery system’s slim odds. As the demand for H-1B visas consistently exceeds supply, many talented individuals are left searching for alternative pathways to stay and work legally in the […]
Derivative citizenship refers to the automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship by a child through the naturalization of their parent(s), without the need for the child to undergo the naturalization process themselves. The legal framework governing derivative citizenship has evolved over time, with significant changes introduced by the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (CCA), which became […]
By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: Matt Gush / shutterstock.com Miami, FL, April 30, 2024 — A 44-year-old Haitian woman, Marie Ange Blaise, died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at the Broward Transitional Center (BTC) in Pompano Beach, Florida, on April 25, 2025. Blaise was pronounced dead by medical professionals at 8:35 […]