History
The Law Office of Steven A. Morelli provides quality, affordable legal representation to individuals across a broad spectrum of legal areas, including labor and employment law, education law, civil rights, criminal law, and all matters of business interest. Our firm represents individuals in all phases of litigation, in all forums, including New York State and Federal courts, the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. We also represent clients in Alternative Dispute Resolution proceedings, including negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations. We pride ourselves on protecting the rights of individual employees, and fighting against injustice in the workplace. We provide a voice to those who have no voice. Let us fight for you.
Specialties
Discrimination Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Illegal to discriminate against someone due to race, color, religion, national origin, or sex The Pregnancy Discrimination Act Illegal to discriminate against a woman because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical conditions The Equal Pay Act of 1963 Illegal to pay different wages to men and women The Age Discrimination and Employment Act of 1967 Protects people 40 or older from discrimination because of age The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Illegal to discriminate against a person with a disability Sexual Harassment Harassment due to gender. Includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, verbal/physical harassment of a sexual nature Labor Law Compliance Fair Labor Standards Act Prescribes standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay New York Wage Theft Prevention Act Requires employers to notify employees of their pay rate, pay days, overtime eligibility, and rate Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 Requires most employers with 100 or more employees to provide advance notice of closings and mass layoffs of employees The Occupational and Health and Safety Act of 1970 Set standards and conduct inspections to ensure safe and healthful workplaces The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 Sets minimum standards for most pension and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans Business Law