Advancing the rights of
everyone who works.
Employment Representation
When our clients face harassment, discrimination or unfair pay in the workplace, we fight to vindicate their rights. We represent clients across a wide range of industries and professions.
Employment RepresentationLearn More
Labor Representation
We provide comprehensive representation to large and small unions in a wide range of industries to strengthen the labor movement and empower working people.
Labor RepresentationLearn More
Employee Benefits
We fight to protect workers’ retirement and healthcare security by enforcing the promises employers make about compensation and benefits.
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Political & Nonprofit Representation
We provide counsel and advice to advocacy organizations, grassroots and community groups, PACs and candidates for public office. We assist nonprofits with formation and compliance, and help them stay within the limits of tax and campaign finance law.
Political & Nonprofit RepresentationLearn More
Areas of Focus
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Employment Discrimination
Unequal treatment because of race, age, disability, sex or other factors may violate the law, and we help clients to vindicate their rights, both in individual cases and class actions.
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Wage and Hour
When employers fail to pay overtime or minimum wages, dip into employees’ tips, or misclassify workers as independent contractors, Levy Ratner fights for back pay and other relief for our clients.
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Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment and abuse at work is utterly unacceptable but remains a reality for far too many. Levy Ratner guides clients through these challenges with skill and care.
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Employment / Separation Agreements
Whether you are ending an employment relationship or just starting one, our attorneys are available to advise and advocate for the best possible agreement.
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Labor Representation
Levy Ratner represents labor unions whose memberships total more than half a million workers across industries and sectors, and we work with them to negotiate unparalleled wages, benefits and job security.
Case Highlights
Black and Latino firefighter hopefuls get a second chance to join the FDNY
In a major class-action victory, Levy Ratner and the Center for Constitutional Rights secured more than $80 million in back pay and opportunities for employment for African American firefighter applicants, many of whom are now at work protecting New York City....
Black and Latino firefighter hopefuls get a second chance to join the FDNYRead More
What You Need to Know Now
Congress Passes Second Stimulus – What it Means for Worker Protections and Unemployment Assistance
December 24, 2020NYC Council Passes Bill to Protect Fast Food Workers
December 23, 2020President-Elect Joe Biden’s Labor Agenda Signals a Fundamental Shift in Favor of Workers’ Rights
November 30, 2020