Cohoes, NY Employment Law Attorneys

Done With Being Undervalued at Work? Cohoes Employment Law Attorneys Will Go to Bat for You

If you feel overlooked, underpaid, or disrespected at work, that frustration matters. Our employment law attorneys in Cohoes, NY deliver the support and representation you deserve. When you’ve done the work, you deserve the respect—and the pay.

At Horn Wright, LLP, we stand with Cohoes workers who feel pressure under the Mohawk River bridges, in local busy shops, or in manufacturing facilities off Columbia Street. We don’t just file claims. We strengthen your position and reclaim your voice.

You’ll never feel alone again. We listen, empower, and take action to ensure your rights are upheld and your workplace becomes fair.

When You're Working Overtime but Getting Less Pay, We Fight Hard for You

If you're putting in extra hours but earning only base pay, your employer may be violating the law. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 207 requires overtime pay at one and one-half times your regular rate for hours over 40 per week. New York Labor Law § 663 further entitles you to unpaid wages plus liquidated damages. Labor Law §§ 191 and 193 address paycheck timing and illegal deductions as well.

We obtain your pay stubs, time records, break logs, and communications about work hours. We calculate what you deserve and present clear demands. If employers refuse, we file claims with the New York Department of Labor or courts under Labor Law § 198. When wage theft occurs across multiple workers—like in restaurants, manufacturing, or retail—we support collective legal action for better results.

You Raised Concerns, Then Your Job Got Worse? That’s Retaliation, and We Can Help

When you report workplace issues, like unpaid wages, discrimination, or unsafe conditions—and your hours are cut or you’re fired soon after, that’s retaliation. Federal law under Title VII protects workers who speak up about discrimination. New York Executive Law § 296(7) and Labor Law § 740 extend protection to whistleblowers and against any retaliation for asserting rights or reporting wrongdoing.

Our employment law attorneys in Cohoes analyze the timing of any disciplinary or workplace changes and connect them back to your protected activity. We collect documents like termination notices, shift schedules, and performance records. When we prove cause and effect, we demand remedies, back pay, reinstatement, protection orders, or punitive damages.

You Took a Brave Step, Now We Protect You

You don’t have to wait until you lose your job. If your employer begins punishing you for raising concerns, we step in immediately. We advise you on careful documentation strategies, immediate actions, and legal rights so you stay shielded from retribution.

Hostile Work Environment Wearing You Down? It’s Illegal, and We’ll Prove It

Ongoing harassment or bias based on race, gender, religion, age, disability, or other protected traits can create a workplace that feels toxic. Under Title VII and Executive Law § 296(1)(h), employers must ensure workplaces remain free from harassment that alters employment conditions.

We gather evidence, emails, witness accounts, HR complaint logs, to build strong hostile environment claims. When employers ignore your reports or take half measures, we escalate through the EEOC or NYSDHR. Many Cohoes workers see transformation in workplace culture, others seek justice via court.

You Have a Right to Respect

It is not just slurs that matter. Ongoing jokes or office exclusion can constitute harassment. We look for repeated patterns that affect your work life. With proof, we force employers to fix what’s wrong, and to compensate you for what you endured.

Announced Pregnancy or Took Medical Leave, Then Got Pushed Aside? Here’s What To Do

Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, employers must treat pregnancy and childbirth like a temporary disability. Executive Law § 296(1)(a) makes that state law. The Family Medical Leave Act gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave, while New York Paid Family Leave provides paid leave benefits. If you lost a role, benefits, or got sidelined after taking leave, you have strong legal grounds.

Our employment law attorneys in Cohoes collect leave paperwork, job assignments, performance data, and communications to build your case. We demand reinstatement, compensation for lost earnings and benefits, and policy change. If your employer resists, we file complaints with NYSDHR or begin litigation under FMLA or state law.

What It’s Really Like to Work With Us

We start with a compassionate intake process—over Zoom or in our Cohoes office—where you explain your experience and desired outcomes. We ask for documents: timesheets, emails, review logs, leave notices, employment agreements, and any employer responses.

Then we assess the legal issues and lay out your options. We might draft demand letters citing FLSA, Title VII, Labor Law, or Executive Law. We may file claims with the NY Department of Labor (§ 198) or federal courts, or both. We explain timelines, like 300 days to file EEOC discrimination claims, and costs clearly to you.

You stay in control. We coordinate with the EEOC, NYSDHR, or labor department. We negotiate or move forward to trial, depending on what fits your goals. You won’t be blindsided. We keep you informed every step of the way.

We Treat You Like a Neighbor, Not a Case Number

You walk into our meeting with concerns; you walk out with clarity, support, and a plan. We explain what you can expect and what comes next, dates, duties, decisions. If filing your case risks your employment, we immediately file retaliation claims or pursue injunctive relief to protect you.

Common Questions Cohoes Workers Ask, and Honest Answers

How long do I have to file?
 Title VII gives 300 days. Executive Law § 297 provides 3 years. Wage and hour claims can stretch up to 6 years under Labor Law § 198(3). Acting early preserves your evidence and strengthens your case.

Can filing hurt my job?
 It is illegal for your employer to retaliate. If that occurs, it strengthens your case. We act to preserve your position and restore balance.

Is it better to file alone or with coworkers?
 Collective actions, especially for wage and hour violations, —often yield bigger results. We discuss what fits your goals and what serves justice best.

Why Cohoes Employees Trust Us with Their Lives

From local restaurants and shops to factories and healthcare roles near Albany Street, we've seen what Cohoes workers face. We’ve recovered unpaid wages, reinstated jobs lost to retaliation, stopped harassment, and restored respect.

We don’t do cookie-cutter representation. We treat you with respect. We deliver results. We protect your relationship with employers whenever possible. Our results speak, settlements returned wages, policy changes restored fairness, and injured jobs were reinstated.

When You’re Ready for Fairness and a Strong Voice

Employment law isn’t just paperwork. It’s about dignity. It’s about making sure you matter and your rights are upheld. We are part of Cohoes, and we fight for it.

We are nationally recognized for defending workers and helping bring fairness and change to local employers. If you want to work with a firm that stands tall for employees across America, we are ready for your call.

Call our Cohoes office now and let our employment law attorneys build your future and restore your voice.