Employment Law Attorneys for Employees and Independent Contractors

Were you fired, harassed, or denied fair pay? Lieb at Law, P.C. represents employees and independent contractors across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Colorado in discrimination, retaliation, wage, and whistleblower cases.

Representation for Employees

The employment attorneys at Lieb at Law, P.C. represent employees before courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration companies in claims involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, and wage violations. Our legal team protects workers who speak up, fight back, and demand fair treatment.

Common Workplace Issues We Handle

• Fired or demoted after reporting discrimination or harassment
• Retaliation after taking medical or family leave
• Denied accommodations for disability or pregnancy
• Harassed or bullied by a supervisor or coworker because you are gay, or a women, or some other demographic
• Unequal pay compared to coworkers of another gender or race
• Forced to work off the clock or denied overtime pay
• Demoted or fired after whistleblowing or reporting illegal conduct
• Sexted by a supervisor or coworker
• Sexually assaulted by a supervisor or coworker

Legal Actions We File or Defend

When employees ask "Can I sue my employer for retaliation?" or "What are my rights after being fired?", Lieb at Law, P.C. provides clear legal pathways under state and federal law. We file complaints and lawsuits including:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act for discrimination and harassment
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for failure to accommodate
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New York Labor Law for wage theft
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and NY Paid Family Leave for interference or retaliation
• New York State and City Human Rights Laws (NYSHRL, NYCHRL)
• Labor Law Sections 740 and 741 for whistleblower retaliation
• Equal Pay Act violations and wage discrimination
• Employment contract and severance disputes

Where We Litigate

• Federal Court: Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of New York; District of New Jersey
• State Court: New York Supreme Court, New Jersey Superior Court, Connecticut Superior Court
• Administrative Agencies: EEOC, NYSDHR, NYCCHR, CHRO, NYDCR, DOL, DOJ, SEC
• Arbitration Companies: AAA, JAMS, New Era, NAM, and private employment panels

What We Seek for Our Clients

Lieb at Law, P.C. aggressively pursues remedies that make clients whole and hold employers accountable:

• Back pay and front pay for lost wages and future earnings
• Emotional distress and reputational damages
• Punitive damages for employer misconduct
• Reinstatement or neutral job references
• Attorneys’ fees and litigation costs

Representation for Independent Contractors

Independent contractors deserve fair pay and respect. Lieb at Law, P.C. represents freelancers, non-employees, consultants, and gig workers before courts, agencies, and arbitration companies in disputes involving pay, Freelance Isn't Free Act, misclassification, discrimination, claw-backs, and retaliation. Even without W-2 status, you may have enforceable rights under state and local law.

Common Contractor Disputes We Handle

• Unpaid invoices or late payments for completed work
• Misclassification as a contractor instead of an employee
• Unlawful non-compete or restrictive covenant enforcement
• Termination without payment after services rendered
• Discrimination or retaliation despite contractor status
• Unfair arbitration clauses or breach of contract

Legal Actions and Statutes We Use

Clients often ask "Can I sue if a company refuses to pay me as a freelancer?" Lieb at Law, P.C. uses the following laws and claims to recover damages:

• Freelance Isn't Free Act for nonpayment of freelancers
• Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law for misclassification and unpaid work
• NYSHRL and NYCHRL for contractor discrimination protections
• Contract enforcement and breach of contract litigation
• Arbitration demands under AAA, NAM, New Era, or JAMS rules

What Lieb at Law, P.C. Seeks for Contractors

• Full payment for services performed
• Interest and penalties for late payment
• Liquidated damages under freelancer laws
• Damages for discrimination and retaliation
• Attorneys’ fees and arbitration or litigation costs

Think You Have a Case?

Contact Lieb at Law, P.C. for a confidential consultation. Whether you are an employee or independent contractor, our employment attorneys will evaluate your rights and identify your strongest legal claims.