Long Island Employment Law Attorney
Protecting Workers Since 2002.
New York has some of the strongest employee protections in the country under the NYSHRL, Title VII, and the FLSA. If your employer violated your rights, we hold them accountable.
Serving Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County & All of NYC
$100M+
Recovered
24+
Years Experience
$0
Upfront Cost
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Full-Spectrum Employment Representation
What Happened at Work?
Proven Track Record
Real Results for Workers
Every employment case is unique, but our history of fighting for employees speaks for itself.
$1.5M
Employment Discrimination
Systemic racial discrimination and wrongful termination at large employer
$1.2M
Sexual Harassment
Hostile work environment, supervisor retaliation after complaint
$800K
Wrongful Termination
Fired after raising safety violations — whistleblower retaliation
$650K
Pregnancy Discrimination
Demoted and constructively discharged after maternity leave request
$500K
Wage & Hour Violation
Unpaid overtime for 200+ misclassified employees, class action
$350K
Employer Retaliation
Terminated after filing EEOC charge — front pay and damages recovered
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique.
Simple Process
Getting Started Takes 5 Minutes
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Reach us 24/7 at (516) 750-0595 or fill out our online form. We respond within minutes.
Free Employment Rights Review
We analyze the facts of your workplace situation, identify every viable legal claim, and explain your options clearly. No jargon, no pressure.
We Fight. You Work.
We handle the EEOC filings, negotiations, and litigation. You keep your career on track while we pursue every dollar you are owed.
Why Tenenbaum Law
Your Employer Has a Legal Team. Now You Do Too.
Jason Tenenbaum has spent 24 years representing workers in Nassau County, Suffolk County, and New York City. His dual-practice background in insurance defense and plaintiff advocacy means he understands how the other side builds their case — and exactly how to dismantle it.
Federal & State Court Experience
We litigate in EDNY, SDNY, NY Supreme Court, and before the EEOC, NYSDHR, and NYC Commission on Human Rights.
Dual-Practice Advantage
Representing both plaintiffs and insurance defense gives us insight into how employers and carriers evaluate, defend, and settle claims.
2,300+ Published Legal Articles
The deepest legal knowledge base of any employment law firm on Long Island — covering over 17 years of evolving case law and legislation.
Contingency-Fee Employment Cases
Most discrimination and retaliation cases cost you nothing upfront. We only get paid when you do.
"After my employer retaliated against me for reporting discrimination, Jason stepped in and fought for me when I felt completely powerless. His team secured a settlement that changed my life."
Maria G.
Employment Discrimination Settlement
Know Your Rights
New York Employment Law Framework
New York employees are protected by overlapping federal, state, and local laws. Understanding which statutes apply to your situation is critical to building the strongest possible case.
Anti-Discrimination Statutes
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act — Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin (employers with 15+ employees).
- NYSHRL (NY Executive Law §296) — Broader state protections covering employers with 4+ employees, including all forms of workplace discrimination.
- NYC Human Rights Law — The most expansive anti-discrimination law in the nation, with the lowest burden of proof.
- ADA / ADEA — Federal protections for employees with disabilities and workers over 40.
Wage, Leave & Whistleblower Laws
- FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) — Sets federal minimum wage and overtime requirements. New York further expands these protections.
- NY Labor Law — Governs wage theft, tip credits, spread-of-hours pay, and frequency of pay requirements.
- FMLA / NY Paid Family Leave — Job-protected leave for serious health conditions, new children, and military family needs.
- NY Labor Law §740 — Whistleblower protections expanded in 2022 to cover any employee who reports employer wrongdoing.
Filing deadlines range from 180 days (EEOC/federal) to 3 years (NYSHRL). Acting quickly preserves your options.
Common Questions
Employment Law FAQ
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About the Author
Jason Tenenbaum
Jason Tenenbaum is a personal injury attorney serving Long Island, Nassau & Suffolk Counties, and New York City. Admitted to practice in NY, NJ, FL, TX, GA, MI, and Federal courts, Jason is one of the few attorneys who writes his own appeals and tries his own cases. Since 2002, he has authored over 2,353 articles on no-fault insurance law, personal injury, and employment law — a resource other attorneys rely on to stay current on New York appellate decisions.
Your Rights Have Deadlines
Know Your Rights. Protect Your Career.
Evidence gets deleted. Witnesses leave the company. Filing deadlines expire. Your employer is already preparing their defense. Let us prepare yours.
No fee unless we win. Available 24/7. Hablamos Español.