Employees are granted numerous rights under federal and state laws. Class action challenges on behalf of employees include (i) wage violations such as failure to pay break time, overtime, or vacation time; (ii) violating terms of or misappropriation of retirement benefits; and (iii) discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including race, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Employers can also violate the law by colluding with other employers to depress wages, including through collusive non-compete or anti-pouching clauses. Employees are also in the best position to bring an action as a whistleblower if they uncover that an employer is obtaining any government funds under false pretenses. We have years of experience and a record of success in representing employees in claims against their current or former employer, including recovering over $11 million on behalf of the employees of the largest excavation and foundation company in New York City.