Activist lawyers for working people and their families
WORKING PEOPLES LAW CENTER
The Law Office of Retu Singla, a Working Peoples Law Center is a full service and trustworthy law firm specializing in the various legal needs of ordinary working people. We provide legal services to workers, dissidents and those that face discrimination. By aggressively challenging employers to treat their employees with dignity and respect we achieve remarkable results.
LAWYERS FOR EVERYDAY PEOPLE
We are a new kind of law firm for a changing world. We work to make justice affordable for all people. We secure access to justice for individuals and families who would otherwise face the system alone.
OUR PRACTICE
Aggressive advocacy
We represent working people and Unions. Our current clients include two of the largest public sector unions in the AFL-CIO and CTW: AFSCME and SEIU. The firm is also a member of The Legal Network for Gender Equity & TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund, Fast Food Justice and Law for Black Lives and serves as general counsel to the Brooklyn Free School.  Retu Singla served as the Legal Director and Senior Counsel to TWU Local 100 prior to beginning the firm.
MEMBER OF A UNION OR TRYING TO ORGANIZE A UNION?
Over 15 Years of Experience
We represent public and private sector members in all administrative proceedings. We also represent Unions in State and Federal court when necessary. We have extensive experience negotiating employment agreements, first contracts and successor collective bargaining agreements. Ms. Singla has acted as legal counsel to numerous successful union organizing campaigns and is experienced in representing dissident union members.
FACING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION?
Justice for You
Experiencing and surviving discrimination or sexual harassment in the workplace is a very difficult experience. Workplace discrimination or sexual harassment can undermine your job performance and personal life, as well as damage your sense of well-being and dignity. We will work with you to achieve the justice you deserve and restore a sense of control over your life.
EMPLOYER WAGE THEFT AND EXPLOITATION
Proven Success
Whether you work as wait staff or in the trades, as an administrators or as a professional, workers are often times exploited by their employers. Wage theft and exploitation are not problems limited to only one type or class of worker. Most workers do not even know that they are being systematically deprived of wages and benefits to which they are entitled to under the laws of the United States, New York State and New York City.
Do you have a legal issue not mentioned here? Give us a call to find out more.
I am absolutely over the moon about the outcome of my arbitration! I got to see their faces when the manager had to hire me back.Â
I have only good and kind things to say about how you handled the arbitration. Please know that I am most grateful to you for this victory."
Member, SEIU
After a spotless record for 25 years I was shocked and embarrassed that the DOE could suspend me. Thank you so much for being patient with me especially when I called you repeatedly and needed reassurance. I am so happy that the event is over!
Member, AFSCME
Thank you so much for dealing with me for the last few months! You are a phenomenal woman. I hope our paths cross again on better terms. Thank you again!
Member, SEIU
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