LSNYC’s Employment Law and Workers’ Rights practice pursues affirmative litigation, policy reform, individual representation, and community education designed to strengthen enforcement of workers’ and job seekers’ rights, deter employers from taking advantage of vulnerable workers, and help low-income workers earn a living wage. We provide advice, referral and representation to low-income workers facing a range of problems, including loss of employment, unpaid wages and overtime pay, employment discrimination, medical leave, and licensing issues.

Our Reentry practice represents people who are having trouble obtaining or keeping employment because of past criminal history. We provide advice or representation to people seeking certificates of relief/good conduct, negotiating with employers, and representing clients in affirmative litigation against employers and agencies that discriminate against them because of criminal history.

Our Legal Assistance Hotline is open Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 4pm. Call 917-661-4500 to speak to an intake officer in any language.