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 ===Joseph A. Fitapelli===
-Mr. Fitapelli is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in state and federal court, in diverse areas of law including: civil and commercial litigation, real estate and business counseling. He has represented his clients in multi-million dollar breach of contract claims, as well as a broad spectrum of transactions.  Mr. Fitapelli has also defended his clients in complex, high exposure matters such as products liability, New York City Asbestos Litigation, toxic mold cases, chemical release events and lead exposure claims. His clients have ranged from Fortune 500 companies and insurers, to land owners, builders, developers and countless individuals from occupations as varied as an “A-List” actor and an Oscar winning director to construction workers, teachers and service employees.
+Mr. Fitapelli is a seasoned employment lawyer with extensive experience in state and federal court. His firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars for their clients in claims against their employers for unlawful and unfair workplace practices and policies.
-He has successfully authored and argued appellate briefs and summary judgment motions that have led to new interpretations of the law favoring his clients on issues such as expert preclusion, products liability and landowner liability. Mr. Fitapelli has achieved consistent favorable results at trial, arbitrations and mediations. His successes in handling high profile, complex cases have been featured in the New York Law Journal, various local newspapers and other legal publications. As a result, he is frequently consulted by members of the business and legal communities on an array of matters.
+He has successfully authored and argued briefs that have led to new interpretations of Federal and State employment laws favoring his clients and paving the way for others to assert their rights. His successes in handling high profile, complex cases have been featured in the New York Law Journal, various local newspapers and other legal publications. As a result, he is frequently consulted by members of the press and legal communities on an array of matters.
-A New York Law School graduate, he is also a presidential scholar and cum laude graduate of St. Francis College with a B.A. in English. Mr. Fitapelli is a member of the New York State Bar Association. He is licensed to practice law in New York State and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
+A New York Law School graduate, he is also a presidential scholar and ''cum laude'' graduate of St. Francis College with a B.A. in English. Mr. Fitapelli is a member of the New York State Bar Association. He is licensed to practice law in New York State and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
 ===Brian S. Schaffer===

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 Our employment lawyers are dedicated to protecting the rights of employees in workplace and to combating illegal and unfair work policies and practices. Our practice is limited to employment law only.
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+==NYC Employment Lawyers ==
-Our firm is dedicated to civil rights and safeguarding an individual’s right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment and wage and hour violations. Recognizing the sensitive nature of these matters, we only accept employment discrimination cases after a comprehensive interview and investigation into the facts underlying each particular case.
+Fitapelli & Schaffer represents individuals in all aspects of employment law. Our practice includes the litigation of employment law claims including: wage violations, discrimination based upon race, pregnancy, national origin and sexual orientation. We also represent those who have been sexually harassed, retaliated against, or otherwise terminated in violation of federal, state or local laws, including the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Additionally, we represent individuals against employers who fail to pay wages or commit overtime violations pursuant to the New York State Labor Law and the Fair Labor Standards Act. We litigate against employers of all sizes and have represented clients from executives and sports figures to service employees and office support staff personnel.
 ====Wage and Hour Violations====
-Fitapelli & Schaffer represents individuals who have been wrongfully denied their proper wages.  In New York, a person must be paid a minimum wage of $7.15 per hour and $10.70 per hour overtime for all hours over 40 hours worked per week.  Even salaried employees may be eligible for overtime, including office workers, telephone operators, help desk employees, construction workers and repair technicians.
+Fitapelli & Schaffer represents individuals who have been wrongfully denied their proper wages.  In New York, a person must be paid a minimum wage of $8.75 per hour and $13.13 per hour overtime for all hours over 40 hours worked per week.  Even salaried employees may be eligible for overtime, including office workers, telephone operators, help desk employees, construction workers and repair technicians.
-Food Service employees, such as waiters and bartenders must be paid the minimum wage of $4.60 per hour and $6.90 per hour overtime for all hours over 40 hours worked per week.  Management should not withhold any portion of the employee’s tips and cannot deduct from an employee’s pay for customer walkouts, credit card fees and breakages.
+Food Service employees, such as waiters and bartenders must be paid the minimum wage of $5.00 per hour and $9.68 per hour overtime for all hours over 40 hours worked per week.  Management should not withhold any portion of the employee’s tips and cannot deduct from an employee’s pay for customer walkouts, credit card fees and breakages.
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 Every person has the right to work in an environment free from discrimination.  Fitapelli & Schaffer represents individuals who have been wrongfully terminated based on their race, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation and gender.  Employees being treated differently from their co-workers, should complain in writing to a supervisor by e-mail or letter.  If that employee is fired for complaining, he/she may have a claim for retaliation.
 Our office also represents women and men that have been sexually harassed or subjected to inappropriate behavior which creates a hostile work environment.  This inappropriate behavior can include but is not limited to: comments, touching, phone calls and e-mails.  Complaints of such behavior should be made to management in writing. Once a complaint is made, an employer should record and address the employee’s complaint.  If that employee is fired for complaining, he/she may similarly have a claim for retaliation.
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-Our areas of practice cover both business and personal services including: general business counseling, insurance, real estate, construction litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and labor and employment law.  In assisting our clients, we will offer quality service, the advantage of our knowledge and experience and the benefit of the relationships we have developed.  The partners at F&S have achieved success in groundbreaking cases that have significantly impacted the legal landscape of New York.  While our goal is to provide quality representation, we recognize that a costly victory may sometimes be a hollow victory. Therefore, we strive to identify cost savings from the outset of representation, sometimes in areas the client may not have previously considered.
+Our employment lawyers are dedicated to protecting the rights of employees in workplace and to combating illegal and unfair work policies and practices. Our practice is limited to employment law only.
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 == About Us ==
-The New York City law office of Fitapelli & Schaffer offers a diverse practice that provides a broad range of business and personal services. From construction litigation and real estate to labor and employment issues, our size allows us to provide our clients with individual attention. Our experience in obtaining precedent setting decisions has prepared us to handle the most complex matters. At F&S, we pride ourselves in understanding our clients’ unique needs. Our attorneys strive to provide responsive, comprehensive services representing clients in their transactions, or in local, state, and federal courts throughout New York State.
+The New York City employment lawyers at Fitapelli & Schaffer represent employees in their claims for wage and hour violations, overtime, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and all other employment law matters. Our attorneys have recovered tens of millions of dollars and have represented thousands of employees in local, state, and federal courts throughout New York State.
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-'''Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP''' is a New York City [[law firm]] located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
+'''Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP''' is a New York City [[employment law firm]] located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
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-Business Lawyers. Construction Lawyers. Employment Lawyers. Real Estate Lawyers.
+NYC Employment Lawyers for unpaid wages, overtime, discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination.
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	Mr. Schaffer received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Politics and Law from Binghamton University and earned his Juris Doctor from New York Law School, where he was on the dean’s list. He is licensed to practice law in New York State and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Mr. Schaffer is a member of the New York County Lawyers Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association.		Mr. Schaffer received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Politics and Law from Binghamton University and earned his Juris Doctor from New York Law School, where he was on the dean’s list. He is licensed to practice law in New York State and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Mr. Schaffer is a member of the New York County Lawyers Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association.

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