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Late Summer Lawsuits: Back Pay and Discrimination

As NYC restaurateurs approach the end of summer, a good time for reflection and rejuvenation, perhaps the following cases should be included in their summer reading lists. Mercado Little Spain – Back Pay Lawsuit It’s hard not to love Chef José Andrés. Not only is he an immensely talented chef, but the man is also a renowned humanitarian focused on

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2017-2018: Major Lessons Learned by Restaurateurs

New York City’s hospitality industry has changed dramatically over the last few years. Recently, we witnessed the banishment of Mario Batali and other well-known chefs/restaurateurs accused of sexual harassment. And we have seen an alarming rise in wage and hour lawsuits filed by pesky plaintiff attorneys intent on bankrupting many of those in the industry by securing large money judgments. 

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