Garden City Employment Law Attorneys

We Fight. You Win. No Exceptions.

Did your employer fail to pay you a fair wage or provide mandatory meal breaks? Do you believe you are the victim of workplace discrimination or harassment? At Horn Wright, LLP, we fight for our clients on all types of employment law cases in Garden City and throughout New York and the surrounding areas. We can help you protect your rights and take legal action against employers and other entities who engage in unjust and unlawful actions.

The Garden City employment lawyers at Horn Wright, LLP, offer free consultations and can handle many cases on contingency fees, meaning you do not owe any attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. 

Call (516) 714-5975 or submit an online case evaluation form to get started.

Your Job, Your Rights—Horn Wright, LLP, is Here to Protect Both

You show up, work hard, and do what’s expected of you. The law says your employer should do the same. But too often, companies cut corners, mistreat workers, and think they can get away with it. That’s where we step in to fight for your rights.

Here are just some of the employment law areas we’re ready to help with:

• Wage and Hour Disputes: If your paycheck isn’t adding up, something isn’t right. Employers who dodge wage laws, deny overtime, or misclassify workers are breaking the law, and they shouldn’t get away with it.
• Wrongful Termination: Losing your job unfairly can throw your entire life into uncertainty. Whether you were fired for standing up for yourself or for reasons that violate employment laws, you deserve justice.
• Hostile Work Environment: A workplace filled with harassment, intimidation, or constant discrimination isn’t just toxic—it’s unlawful. No one should have to endure a job where disrespect, fear, or exclusion are the norm.
• Sexual Harassment: No one should feel unsafe or degraded at work. A toxic culture, unwanted advances, or retaliation for reporting harassment are all unacceptable.
• Discrimination and Retaliation: If you’ve been treated unfairly or punished because of who you are or what you’ve stood up for, it’s not just frustrating—it’s illegal. You don’t have to put up with it.
• Sex Discrimination: Being passed over for promotions, paid less, or treated differently because of gender is more than just unfair—it’s against the law.
• Racial Discrimination: Whether it’s hiring bias, workplace hostility, or being denied opportunities because of race or ethnicity, no one should have to deal with racism on the job.
• Age Discrimination: Your experience and skills should open doors, not close them. When employers push older workers out or refuse to promote them, they’re violating the law.
• Whistleblower Retaliation: Reporting illegal, unethical, or unsafe workplace practices takes courage. If your employer turned against you after you spoke up, they need to be held accountable.
• FMLA Retaliation: Taking time off for your health or your family isn’t optional—it’s your legal right. When employers punish workers for using FMLA leave, they put jobs and families at risk.
• Pregnancy Discrimination: You shouldn’t have to choose between your job and your pregnancy. Employers that refuse reasonable accommodations, demote, or fire pregnant workers are violating federal and state laws.
• Unpaid Wages: Wage theft comes in many forms—missing paychecks, illegal deductions, or unpaid bonuses. If your employer isn’t paying you properly, they’re breaking the law.
• Overtime Violations: Working late or extra hours without proper pay is exploitation, plain and simple. Employers that refuse to pay overtime are stealing from their employees.

Your employer doesn’t get to break the rules and walk away without consequences. If they’ve wronged you, the Garden City lawyers at Horn Wright, LLP, are ready to fight for your rights—and win.

Unpaid Wages Keeping You Up at Night? Let's Fight for What's Yours

You work hard. You put in the hours, meet deadlines, and do everything your employer asks. But when payday comes, your check is short, or worse: it never arrives at all. It’s frustrating. It’s unfair. And it’s illegal.

New York labor laws require employers to pay workers what they’re owed. That includes your full salary, hourly wages, tips, commissions, and promised bonuses. Yet, some employers still try to cut corners, delay payments, or withhold earnings altogether. Maybe they claim you’re an independent contractor when you’re really an employee. Perhaps they’ve made unauthorized deductions from your paycheck. Whatever their excuse, it’s not your problem—it’s theirs.

Garden City workers have rights. Whether you work in a Roosevelt Field retail store, a high-pressure corporate office, or a local restaurant along Franklin Avenue, you deserve fair pay. 

Facing Sexual Harassment at Work? You Don't Have to Stand Alone

Sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t just uncomfortable. It’s unacceptable. No one should have to endure inappropriate comments, unwanted advances, or a hostile work environment just to earn a living. Yet, far too many employees in Garden City face these situations every day.

New York law is clear: employers must maintain a safe and respectful workplace. That means preventing and addressing sexual harassment—whether it’s verbal, physical, or digital. Have you been subjected to lewd jokes? Persistent texts from a supervisor? Pressure to go on dates in exchange for career opportunities? These actions are illegal.

You don’t have to face this alone. Our Garden City labor lawyers are ready to help guide you through the entire process to get you justice.

Wrongfully Let Go? Stand Up Against Unjust Termination

Losing your job is stressful, but being fired unfairly is even worse. Maybe your employer let you go without cause. Maybe they fired you after you reported discrimination, requested medical leave, or stood up for your rights. If so, you may have a wrongful termination case on your hands.

New York follows an at-will employment rule, meaning employers can fire workers for almost any reason—but not for an illegal one. If you were terminated because of your race, gender, age, disability, or another protected characteristic, that’s unlawful. If you were fired after reporting workplace misconduct, that’s retaliation.

Here’s what wrongful termination might look like:

• Being let go after requesting family or medical leave
• Losing your job after reporting sexual harassment
• Being fired for refusing to do something illegal at work
• Termination based on discrimination instead of performance

Garden City is home to countless businesses. No matter where you work, you deserve fair treatment. If you believe you were fired unfairly, you have the right to take legal action.

Feeling the Sting of Racial Bias at Your Job? Break Free Today

Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms—some obvious, others more subtle. Maybe you were passed over for a promotion, paid less than your coworkers, or excluded from important meetings. Perhaps you’ve heard racist comments or experienced microaggressions that make your workplace unbearable.

Racial discrimination isn’t just wrong. It’s illegal. Under both New York and federal law, employers cannot treat workers differently because of race, ethnicity, or national origin. That applies to hiring, promotions, pay, and job assignments. Many companies still allow discrimination to persist.

If you feel like you’re constantly overlooked, undervalued, or mistreated because of your race, you’re not imagining it—and you don’t have to put up with it. Whether you work in one of Garden City’s law firms, financial institutions, or retail spaces, you have the right to fair treatment.

Overtime Hours with No Extra Pay? It's Time to Claim What's Rightfully Yours

You’ve put in extra hours, sacrificed weekends, and worked late to meet deadlines. But when your paycheck arrives, there’s no sign of overtime pay. That’s not just frustrating—it’s illegal.

New York law requires most employees to be paid overtime—1.5 times their regular pay—for any hours worked beyond 40 in a week. Some employers try to avoid this by misclassifying workers, forcing off-the-clock work, or simply ignoring wage laws. It’s dishonest, and it robs workers of the pay they’ve rightfully earned.

If you’re in healthcare, hospitality, retail, or any other demanding industry in Garden City, your time matters. Don’t let an employer take advantage of you. Keep records of your hours, speak up, and take action if your employer refuses to pay what they owe.

Let Horn Wright, LLP Fight for Your Workplace Rights

You don’t have to fight workplace injustice alone. At Horn Wright, LLP, we stand up for workers in Garden City who have been mistreated, underpaid, or wrongfully terminated. Our experienced attorneys know New York’s labor laws inside and out. If your employer isn’t following the law, it’s time to hold them accountable. 

Contact our Garden City law office today for a consultation.