Recent Victories: Fighting for Justice in Employment and Civil Rights Cases
At Sinapi Law, we’re committed to holding employers and government entities accountable. Our recent victories demonstrate our track record of securing meaningful results for our clients. Recently, we’ve achieved significant recoveries across a range of civil rights and employment matters, including a $2,000,000 gender discrimination and sexual harassment claim, a $750,000 disability and age discrimination case with whistleblower retaliation, and a $550,000 Fourth Amendment civil rights violation against the Woonsocket Police Department.
How to Request Reasonable Accommodation at Work in Massachusetts or Rhode Island
The process for requesting reasonable accommodation in Massachusetts or Rhode Island should be interactive and collaborative. Call a reasonable accommodation lawyer to learn more.
2025 Rhode Island Employment Law Changes: What Employees Need to Know
Rhode Island enacted significant employment law changes for 2025, from higher minimum wages to expanded leave and workplace protections. Here’s what employees need to know.
When Can My Employer Make Deductions From My Paycheck in Massachusetts? Understanding Legal Deductions
Paycheck deductions in Massachusetts may only be taken according to laws and regulations. Many common deductions, such as those for uniforms and to cover the cost of employee mistakes, are illegal. Illegal and/or unauthorized deductions are actionable for employees and require an employer to pay back such deductions, plus additional money to the wronged employee. Learn more about your legal rights and options today by discussing your concerns with a trusted and experienced employment law attorney.
At-Will Employment in Rhode Island: What Are Your Rights?
At-will employment laws in Rhode Island allow employers to terminate workers at any time without notice, so workers need to understand their legal rights. Discuss your concerns with a highly qualified and experienced employment law attorney today.
Types of Unfair Treatment at Work in Rhode Island: What is Illegal and What is Not?
Unfair treatment at work may be immoral, but it is not always illegal or actionable. Discuss your legal rights and options with a dedicated and experienced Rhode Island employment law attorney.
Don’t Make These Workplace Mistakes: 5 Critical Tips from an Employee Rights Attorney
Many employees unknowingly make critical errors that weaken their ability to protect themselves in disputes with employers. Whether it’s failing to document workplace issues, misunderstanding medical leave rights, or signing away protections in a severance agreement, small oversights can have big consequences.
To help you stay ahead, here are five essential tips to safeguard your job, wages, and legal protections. Don’t wait until it’s too late—learn how to advocate for yourself before problems arise.
What Should You Do if Your Request for Disability Accommodation is Denied in Rhode Island?
As an employee, you are entitled to reasonable accommodations under state and federal laws. Learn more about what to do if your request is denied by contacting a skilled and experienced Rhode Island employment law attorney.
Rhode Island Increases Minimum Wage to $15.00 as of January 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Rhode Island is now $15.00 per hour.
What You Need to Know About Employee Rights and Employer Sanctions for FMLA Violations in Rhode Island
The FMLA protects employees from employer retaliation or discrimination for taking unpaid leave for qualifying medical or family reasons. Learn more about your employee rights today by contacting a skilled Rhode Island employment law attorney.