Why Choose Us?

Employees choose Orin Kurtz because he has spent more than 20 years standing up for workers whose wages, rights, and livelihoods were put at risk. From unpaid overtime and commissions to retaliation and discrimination, Orin brings deep experience and a proven record of results in cases against employers of all sizes, including some of the largest corporations in the country.

Clients value clear guidance, strategic advocacy, and a lawyer who understands both the law and the real world impact employment violations have on workers and their families.

Key reasons employees work with Orin include:

  • More than two decades of experience representing employees
  • A record of significant recoveries in individual and class action cases
  • Representation across a wide range of industries and job roles
  • A practical, client-centered approach focused on accountability and results

Employee Rights and Employment Law Representation

Employment law protects workers from unfair pay practices, discrimination, retaliation, and other unlawful treatment in the workplace. Orin Kurtz represents employees in claims involving unpaid wages, overtime violations, misclassification, and wrongful termination, as well as broader workplace rights issues.

His practice is focused on holding employers accountable and helping employees recover the compensation and protections they are entitled to under the law.

What Types of Employment Claims Do We Handle?

Employment claims arise when employers fail to follow wage and hour laws or retaliate against workers for asserting their rights. These violations often occur even when employees are unsure anything illegal has happened.

Orin represents employees in matters involving unpaid overtime, unpaid commissions, misclassification as exempt or independent contractors, discrimination, retaliation, and violations of employee benefit laws, including ERISA. He also represents freelancers who have not been paid in violation of the Freelance Isn’t Free Act.

Unpaid Wages, Overtime, and Misclassification Claims

Wage and hour violations are among the most common employment law issues. Employers may improperly classify workers, fail to pay overtime, or withhold earned compensation.

For over 20 years, Orin has helped employees recover unpaid wages, including overtime and commissions. He represents workers who were misclassified as exempt or independent contractors and denied lawful pay, as well as employees subjected to unlawful deductions or improper pay practices.

Discrimination and Retaliation Representation

Employees are protected by law from discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. Retaliation can occur when an employer takes adverse action after an employee raises concerns about wages, discrimination, or other unlawful conduct.

Orin has stood up for employees who faced retaliation after asserting their rights. He helps clients pursue claims involving wrongful termination, demotions, reduced hours, and other adverse actions tied to protected activity.

Class Actions and High Stakes Litigation

Some employment violations affect entire groups of workers. Class actions allow employees to hold employers accountable for systemic misconduct.

Orin has led groundbreaking class actions, including a record-setting $61 million settlement against General Electric, the largest settlement ever in a case alleging improper use of proprietary funds in a 401(k) plan. His experience in complex litigation allows him to pursue large scale recoveries while also representing individual employees with care and attention.

Industries and Employees We Represent

Orin represents employees across a wide range of industries and job roles. His clients include hourly workers, nurses, certified nursing assistants, physicians, executives, social workers, office workers, commissioned salespeople, construction workers, restaurant workers, graphic designers, security guards, private equity professionals, tech industry employees, and personal assistants.

He also represents freelancers and independent workers whose pay rights have been violated, including claims under New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act.

Representative Case Results

Orin’s results reflect his long-standing commitment to protecting employee rights. Representative recoveries include:

  • $61,000,000 class action recovery for ERISA violations involving a 401(k) plan
  • $5,000,000 settlement for employees denied overtime at a multinational media company
  • $4,050,000 settlement for mortgage loan officers denied overtime pay, pending court approval
  • $2,000,000 settlement for nurses and certified nursing assistants denied overtime
  • $1,000,000 recovery for newspaper delivery drivers misclassified as independent contractors
  • $650,000 settlement for U.S. Open waitstaff denied overtime and gratuities

Additional recoveries include outcomes for bus drivers, warehouse employees, executives, personal assistants, chefs, and other workers denied lawful wages or wrongfully terminated.

Contact Our Employee Rights Attorney

If you believe your employer failed to pay you properly, retaliated against you, or violated your workplace rights, Orin Kurtz can help. Contact our office to discuss your situation and learn how employment law may protect you.

FAQs

How do I know if I am owed unpaid overtime?

If you worked more than 40 hours in a workweek and were not paid overtime, you may be owed wages even if you were salaried or classified as exempt. A review of your job duties and pay structure can help determine eligibility.

Can I bring a claim if I was retaliated against?

Yes. The law protects employees who complain about unpaid wages, discrimination, or other violations. Retaliation claims may arise even if the underlying complaint is still being investigated.

Do freelancers have legal protections for unpaid work?

Yes. Freelancers in New York are protected under the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, which requires timely payment and written agreements in many situations.

Representing Employees

Why Choose Us?

Employees choose Orin Kurtz because he has spent more than 20 years standing up for workers whose wages, rights, and livelihoods were put at risk. From unpaid overtime and commissions to retaliation and discrimination, Orin brings deep experience and a proven record of results in cases against employers of all sizes, including some of the largest corporations in the country.

Clients value clear guidance, strategic advocacy, and a lawyer who understands both the law and the real world impact employment violations have on workers and their families.

Key reasons employees work with Orin include:

  • More than two decades of experience representing employees
  • A record of significant recoveries in individual and class action cases
  • Representation across a wide range of industries and job roles
  • A practical, client-centered approach focused on accountability and results

Employee Rights and Employment Law Representation

Employment law protects workers from unfair pay practices, discrimination, retaliation, and other unlawful treatment in the workplace. Orin Kurtz represents employees in claims involving unpaid wages, overtime violations, misclassification, and wrongful termination, as well as broader workplace rights issues.

His practice is focused on holding employers accountable and helping employees recover the compensation and protections they are entitled to under the law.

What Types of Employment Claims Do We Handle?

Employment claims arise when employers fail to follow wage and hour laws or retaliate against workers for asserting their rights. These violations often occur even when employees are unsure anything illegal has happened.

Orin represents employees in matters involving unpaid overtime, unpaid commissions, misclassification as exempt or independent contractors, discrimination, retaliation, and violations of employee benefit laws, including ERISA. He also represents freelancers who have not been paid in violation of the Freelance Isn’t Free Act.

Unpaid Wages, Overtime, and Misclassification Claims

Wage and hour violations are among the most common employment law issues. Employers may improperly classify workers, fail to pay overtime, or withhold earned compensation.

For over 20 years, Orin has helped employees recover unpaid wages, including overtime and commissions. He represents workers who were misclassified as exempt or independent contractors and denied lawful pay, as well as employees subjected to unlawful deductions or improper pay practices.

Discrimination and Retaliation Representation

Employees are protected by law from discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. Retaliation can occur when an employer takes adverse action after an employee raises concerns about wages, discrimination, or other unlawful conduct.

Orin has stood up for employees who faced retaliation after asserting their rights. He helps clients pursue claims involving wrongful termination, demotions, reduced hours, and other adverse actions tied to protected activity.

Class Actions and High Stakes Litigation

Some employment violations affect entire groups of workers. Class actions allow employees to hold employers accountable for systemic misconduct.

Orin has led groundbreaking class actions, including a record-setting $61 million settlement against General Electric, the largest settlement ever in a case alleging improper use of proprietary funds in a 401(k) plan. His experience in complex litigation allows him to pursue large scale recoveries while also representing individual employees with care and attention.

Industries and Employees We Represent

Orin represents employees across a wide range of industries and job roles. His clients include hourly workers, nurses, certified nursing assistants, physicians, executives, social workers, office workers, commissioned salespeople, construction workers, restaurant workers, graphic designers, security guards, private equity professionals, tech industry employees, and personal assistants.

He also represents freelancers and independent workers whose pay rights have been violated, including claims under New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act.

Representative Case Results

Orin’s results reflect his long-standing commitment to protecting employee rights. Representative recoveries include:

  • $61,000,000 class action recovery for ERISA violations involving a 401(k) plan
  • $5,000,000 settlement for employees denied overtime at a multinational media company
  • $4,050,000 settlement for mortgage loan officers denied overtime pay, pending court approval
  • $2,000,000 settlement for nurses and certified nursing assistants denied overtime
  • $1,000,000 recovery for newspaper delivery drivers misclassified as independent contractors
  • $650,000 settlement for U.S. Open waitstaff denied overtime and gratuities

Additional recoveries include outcomes for bus drivers, warehouse employees, executives, personal assistants, chefs, and other workers denied lawful wages or wrongfully terminated.

Contact Our Employee Rights Attorney

If you believe your employer failed to pay you properly, retaliated against you, or violated your workplace rights, Orin Kurtz can help. Contact our office to discuss your situation and learn how employment law may protect you.

FAQs

How do I know if I am owed unpaid overtime?

If you worked more than 40 hours in a workweek and were not paid overtime, you may be owed wages even if you were salaried or classified as exempt. A review of your job duties and pay structure can help determine eligibility.

Can I bring a claim if I was retaliated against?

Yes. The law protects employees who complain about unpaid wages, discrimination, or other violations. Retaliation claims may arise even if the underlying complaint is still being investigated.

Do freelancers have legal protections for unpaid work?

Yes. Freelancers in New York are protected under the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, which requires timely payment and written agreements in many situations.