Thomas & Solomon PLLC - Rochester, NY

Championing Employee Rights and Workplace Justice in Rochester

Experiencing workplace mistreatment can jeopardize your career and financial security. When employers violate labor laws, individual workers often feel outmatched by corporate human resources and defense teams. Thomas and Solomon PLLC was established in 2000 with a clear mission: evening the scales of justice for employees. Based at 693 East Avenue in Rochester, the firm has spent more than two decades building a national reputation for aggressive courtroom advocacy and sophisticated class action litigation.

Led by founding partner J. Nelson Thomas and managing partner Jessica Lukasiewicz, the firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for workers nationwide. Whether representing an executive in severance negotiations or leading class actions for thousands of employees, the firm possesses the resources and trial experience needed to hold major employers accountable.

Comprehensive Wage and Hour Class Action Litigation

Denying earned compensation is one of the most common workplace violations in the modern economy. Employers often use misleading job titles or payroll software maneuvers to avoid paying legitimate wages. The firm wage and hour lawyers aggressively prosecute wage theft claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York State Labor Law, including:

• Unpaid overtime claims for employees improperly denied time-and-a-half compensation for hours worked beyond forty in a workweek
• Off-the-clock labor disputes involving pre-shift preparation, mandatory security screenings, and uncompensated post-shift tasks
• Independent contractor misclassification denying staff fundamental statutory employee protections and benefits
• Improper tip pooling, tip skimming, and unlawful service charge deductions in restaurant and hospitality settings
• Meal break and rest period violations leading to automated deductions for time actually spent working
• Executive and administrative exemption misclassifications designed to skirt wage regulations

Assertive Defense Against Discrimination and Harassment

Every worker deserves a professional workplace free from unlawful prejudice, intimidation, and hostile behavior. As dedicated workplace discrimination lawyers, Thomas and Solomon PLLC represents employees who have endured unlawful employment practices, including:

• Workplace discrimination lawyers advocacy targeting systemic bias based on age, race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy
• Harassment lawyers representation addressing pervasive hostile work environments and egregious sexual harassment
• Wrongful termination lawyers counsel for professionals fired in retaliation for reporting unlawful practices or requesting medical accommodations
• Whistleblower actions and qui tam litigation under the False Claims Act defending workers who expose fraud against government entities
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violations and retaliatory disciplinary actions

Executive Severance, Employment Contracts, and Strategic Negotiations

Beyond contentious trial litigation, the firm advises corporate executives, healthcare professionals, and corporate directors navigating intricate employment transitions. Their contract lawyers review non-compete agreements, non-solicitation clauses, trade secret disclosures, and equity packages. When an employment relationship concludes, the attorneys leverage extensive trial readiness to negotiate substantial severance agreements that protect professional reputations and provide financial comfort.

When you need to hire an attorney who understands workplace dynamics and is prepared to stand up to corporate pressure, Thomas and Solomon PLLC provides unmatched legal strength. The firm provides personalized case evaluations to help workers understand their legal options in a supportive, confidential setting. Contact their Rochester office today at (585) 272-0540 to discuss your employment law concerns with a proven advocate.