Bell Law Group, PLLC

08/23/2026

Another win on a NOPR! Another Federal job saved!

Client filled out an OF-306 as part of his application for federal employment indicating he was not under charges for any violation of law. Subsequently, he was arrested for DUI. While his court date for the DUI was pending, he received an offer for employment. The Agency's argument was that he was supposed "update" his OF-306, and mark "yes" that he was currently under charges for any violation of law. Instead, client, based on his misunderstanding, indicated "no." After completing training for his position, client realized he needed to disclose his arrest and did so to his supervisor. This was the impetus for an internal investigation, which led to the Agency proposing his removal for lack of candor. After we submitted the reply, the Deciding Official determined that the charge and specification could not be sustained, and client was to report to work.

08/19/2026

The Bell Law Group is getting major media attention! 📰 We recently filed a lawsuit representing students who were promised $40/hour for summer jobs—only to be stiffed on their hard-earned wages after working all summer long. Worse yet, the employer continues to post these listings in student career centers.
What started as a case with just 2 students has now expanded to over 20! Handled by our partner Chaya, this case has already caught the attention of the New York Post and Inc.
Follow our page for ongoing updates as this case unfolds! ⚖️

07/13/2026

Another win for Bell Law Group, PLLC!

We are proud to announce that Bell Law Group recently secured an arbitration award of more than $233,000 for a client who was wrongfully treated as a 1099 independent contractor instead of an employee.

The evidence showed that the company exercised the level of control typical of an employer while avoiding its legal obligation to pay overtime and comply with New York wage laws. We were honored to stand up for our client and obtain a successful result.

If you believe you've been misclassified or denied the wages you've earned, you may have legal rights. Every case is different, but we're always happy to discuss your situation.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

05/24/2026

04/21/2026

Wait... you’re working 50+ hours a week but your paycheck never changes? 🤨
Just because your boss put you on a “salary” doesn’t mean they’re off the hook for overtime. If you’re being misclassified as an exempt employee when you should be hourly, you could be leaving thousands of dollars in back wages on the table.
The wildest part? Some of the biggest offenders are actually law firms misclassifying their paralegals! ⚖️🚫
Think you’re owed for those extra hours? Let’s look at your compensation package.
📞 Call Bell Law: 516-280-3008
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04/03/2026

Walking away from a job because of sexual harassment isn’t “quitting”—it’s often a forced survival move. In the legal world, we call this Constructive Discharge, and it means you still have a powerful voice in court. 🗽
Many survivors wait to take action because they think leaving the workplace ends their rights. That is 100% false. In 2026, New York remains one of the strongest states for worker protection:
• 3 Years: You have a full three-year window under NY State and City law to file a sexual harassment claim.
• 300 Days: This is your federal window (EEOC). Even if you miss this, your NY State rights are still active!
• Constructive Discharge: If the harassment made staying impossible, you can sue for the harassment and the lost wages from being forced to leave.
Don’t let a toxic harasser have the last word just because you walked away to protect your peace. You have more time than you think. 🛡️✨

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03/31/2026

The Supervisor’s Statement (SF-3112B) is often the “make or break” part of a Federal Disability Retirement application that no one talks about! 📄 Case workers at OPM look here to see if your medical condition actually prevents you from performing your specific duties. If your supervisor isn’t clear about your limitations or the lack of accommodations, it could stall your claim. Watch to find out what needs to be in there! ⬇️
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