New York & New Jersey · Employment Law · Commercial Collection
Your employer has a legal team. Now you do too.
ALSO SERVING BUSINESSES AND COMMERCIAL CREDITORS
We help businesses recover what they are owed.
Does your situation sound familiar?
Katz Melinger PLLC represents workers in New York and New Jersey who have been underpaid, discriminated against, harassed, or wrongfully let go.
Wage Theft & Overtime
Unpaid wages, overtime violations, and minimum wage claims.
Wrongful Termination
Fired for reporting misconduct or discriminatory reasons.
Workplace Discrimination
Race, age, gender, disability, and LGBTQ+ discrimination in the workplace.
Sexual Harassment
Hostile work environment and unwanted advances.
Leave & Accommodation Violations
Denied leave or reasonable accommodations in violation of your rights.
Hostile Work Environment
Abusive, intimidating, or offensive conduct that harms your work.
Protecting your rights - and standing with you.
$2.5M+
Largest Single Recovery
20+ Years
In Employment Law
EN/ES
Bilingual Staff
NY & NJ
Licensed in Both States
Employment Law for Workers in New York and New Jersey
Katz Melinger PLLC represents employees in New York and New Jersey who have been underpaid, mistreated, wrongfully terminated, harassed, retaliated against, or discriminated against at work. With more than 20 years of employment law experience, the firm helps workers understand their rights, evaluate whether the law may protect them, and take the next step with clear legal guidance.
The firm handles individual employment claims as well as class and collective action cases involving unpaid wages, overtime violations, misclassification, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, severance disputes, and wrongful termination. Katz Melinger has helped workers recover unpaid wages, challenge unlawful workplace treatment, improve severance outcomes, and pursue meaningful resolutions when employers failed to follow the law.
The firm’s attorneys bring deep experience in New York and New Jersey employment law, and attorneys at Katz Melinger have been recognized by Super Lawyers. From the first consultation, the goal is to help employees understand what happened, what legal options may be available, and how to move forward with confidence.
Our Attorneys
Experienced. Dedicated. On Your Side.
Managing Partner
Kenneth J. Katz
“I built this firm to give workers and businesses the same legal firepower as the companies that wronged them.”
Partner
Nicole D. Grunfeld
Focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation — and has a track record of winning.
Partner
Adam J. Sackowitz
Handles commercial judgment enforcement, commercial collections and asset recovery proceedings.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US
Why trust Katz Melinger
When a worker contacts Katz Melinger, the process starts with listening. The attorneys review what happened, explain which employment laws may apply, and help the worker understand whether there may be a claim.
We Listen First
We take the time to understand what happened and how it has affected your work and your life.
We Explain Your Rights
We review the facts, identify the employment laws that may apply, and explain whether you may have a claim.
We Build the Case
We gather evidence, analyze your situation, and calculate the wages and damages you may be owed.
Employee-Side Representation
We represent employees only. Our focus is protecting your rights, not defending employers.
Deep Knowledge of Employment Law
We know the laws, the courts, and the process, and how to use that knowledge to your advantage.
Personal Attention, Strategic Approach
You work directly with attorneys who develop a legal strategy built around your goals.
Proven Results for Employees
Katz Melinger has represented workers in cases involving unpaid wages, misclassification, sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, disability discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
Brooklyn Valet Workers
Recovered overtime and other damages for more than 50 misclassified workers.
New Jersey Physician
Reached a six-figure settlement in a pregnancy discrimination case.
Queens Respiratory Therapist
Recovered approximately 18 months’ salary in a case involving overtime, disability discrimination, and retaliation.
Construction Workers
Settled a class action on behalf of more than 200 construction workers.
Bottom line? Employees trust Katz Melinger because the firm listens first, explains clearly, and handles employment claims with a practical legal strategy.
What the people we help are saying about us
Google Reviews
Paul Chered
I had the privilege of engaging the services of Katz Melinger’s legal team in an employment arbitration case. First and foremost, the level of expertise and knowledge displayed by the attorneys is very impressive. Their in-depth understanding of employment laws
Tanika Mills
Everyone I’ve encountered while dealing with this firm was amazing! Very knowledgeable with excellent communication/updates every step of the way. 10/10 would definitely recommend
Sabrina Murphy
Kenneth Katz was experienced with a legal topic I had never navigated. He was clear and concise and responded to all of my inquiries right away. This helped put me at ease and helped me close up an legal matter
Darrell Prinsell
Great Firm. Adam is amazing. If you are looking for a firm to fight on your behalf, to represent your rights and most importantly get the just results you deserve, these are the folks you should be talking too!!
Francesco Tomaselli
I can only recommend this firm for the professionalism and competence they showed while dealing with my case. The whole team has been supportive from day one. Special thanks to Adam who led the efforts and managed to recover 100%
Elizabeth Hatt
I’ve worked with Kenneth at Katz Melinger a couple of times when I’ve needed legal advice, and couldn’t recommend him more. He is professional, responsive, and very thorough. Always takes the time to make sure I fully understand the situation
Common questions our clients often ask
What kinds of workplace issues does Katz Melinger handle?
Katz Melinger helps employees with workplace issues involving discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unpaid wages, overtime pay, and other employment law matters. The firm represents workers in New York and New Jersey who need help understanding and protecting their rights.
What should I do if I am not being paid properly?
If your employer has failed to pay minimum wage, overtime, commissions, tips, or other wages you earned, you may have a wage and hour claim. Employees are generally entitled to be paid for their work, and in many cases overtime must be paid at one-and-a-half times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Can I sue my employer for discrimination?
You may have a claim if you were treated unfairly at work because of a protected characteristic such as race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or another protected status. Katz Melinger represents employees facing workplace discrimination and helps workers pursue fair treatment.
What is workplace retaliation?
Workplace retaliation happens when an employer punishes an employee for asserting legal rights, reporting discrimination or harassment, participating in an investigation, or making a complaint about unlawful workplace conduct. Retaliation can include termination, demotion, reduced hours, discipline, harassment, or other negative treatment after a protected complaint.
Do immigrant workers have employment rights?
Yes. Immigrant workers, including undocumented workers, still have workplace rights. Katz Melinger represents immigrant workers in matters involving unpaid wages, discrimination, toxic work environments, and other employment claims, regardless of immigration status.
What rights do employees have in New York and New Jersey?
Employees in New York and New Jersey may have rights to minimum wage, overtime pay, a safe workplace, freedom from discrimination, reasonable accommodations, family and medical leave, and protection from retaliation. The exact rights available depend on the facts, the employer, and the applicable federal, state, and local laws.
What is commercial collection?
Commercial collection is the process of recovering money that is owed by a business or company. In simple terms, it means helping people or businesses collect unpaid invoices, contract payments, judgments, or other debts owed by companies that have failed to pay. Katz Melinger also handles commercial collection and judgment enforcement matters as part of its civil litigation practice.