Employment DiscriminationFederal, state and local laws prohibit discrimination in the form of any adverse employment action or hostile work environment based upon race, color, creed, color, military status, religion, sex, disability, national origin, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics or marital status.
Workplace religious discrimination occurs when an employee faces negative treatment such as the denial of promotions, or unfair job termination due to their religion. It also includes the inability to participate in one’s religious observances. Unfortunately, some employers still exhibit religious intolerance in the workplace. And just as unfortunate, many employees who face this type […]
The idea of starting a family can be exciting, but it can also be a source of worry. This is, unfortunately, especially true for women when it comes to their careers. Does pregnancy affect your job opportunities? It shouldn’t, but this is not always the case for everyone. If you are currently pregnant and seeking […]
Many people who must abide by a dress code at work have questions. Do they violate employee rights? Employers have varying opinions on what is appropriate. Many companies enforce a dress code to some degree. Some require uniforms. Others require employee-supplied shirts of a certain color or just restrict them from wearing certain items. Dress […]
Firm represented a collective group of former employees against their former employer for egregious hostile work environment and race discrimination, collectively of unlawful practices in violation of Section 1981 of Title 42 of the Unites States Code, retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , as amended, and the […]
Discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue that takes many forms. It can be overt or covert, and it can happen to anyone at any time. If you have experienced workplace discrimination, you may be wondering about your legal rights and what kind of lawyer you need to fight back. Here’s what you need […]
Even in today’s society, discrimination is a pervasive issue in the workplace. One of the most common forms of discrimination in employment is based on appearance. Discrimination based on appearance is when an employer takes action against an employee based on how they look. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of their rights and the steps […]
Discrimination in the workplace is a persistent issue. Unfortunately, it still affects many employees today. Most people have a general idea of what workplace discrimination is. However, there’s still a lot they probably didn’t know about discrimination in the workplace. Whether it’s based on race, gender, age, or other individual characteristics, employers must prevent and […]
$400,000.00 – Race Discrimination & Hostile Work Environment – Firm represented an African American male employee against his former employer for egregious hostile work environment and race discrimination, collectively in violation of Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the New […]
Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the New York State Human Rights Law and the New York City Human Rights Law. After sending a demand letter and engaging in mediation, the Firm negotiated a settlement of $425,000.00. Alexander […]
Firm represented a Facility Administrator against her former employer for disability discrimination and retaliation, collectively in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the New York State Human Rights Law, the New York Paid Family Leave Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law, as well as retaliation under the Family and […]
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