New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On November 21, 2024, Plaintiff Castano, by and through his attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., as and for his Amended Complaint against Defendants City of New York, Daniel McAdams in his individual capacity, and Hugh Jimenez in his individual capacity (collectively, […]
Harassment
Harrassment attorneys in New York
March 2024 Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for sex discrimination and retaliation. Plaintiff alleged that defendants discriminated against her due to her sex by subjecting her to a hostile work environment and then retaliated against her for complaining about that discrimination by, inter alia, demoting her, decreasing her pay, and […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Southern District of New York On October 29, 2024, Plaintiff Nance, by and through her attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., as and for Complaint against THE CITY OF NEW YORK (“Defendant” or “City”), alleges upon knowledge as to herself and her own actions, and upon information […]
Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment, sexual harassment, and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (“Title VII”), and the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”). After sending a demand letter and engaging in negotiations, the case […]
Workplace discrimination is a serious issue that has a lasting impact on your career and well-being. While laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) are in place to protect workers from discrimination, proving such claims can be challenging. If you […]
In the today’s workplace, the lines between friendly interaction and inappropriate behavior can sometimes blur. It’s crucial to understand when flirting crosses the line into sexual harassment. While flirting in itself is not inherently illegal, it can become problematic when it creates a hostile work environment or involves unwelcome advances. What should you know about […]
Sexual harassment can occur in various settings. It’s often associated with the workplace but it can happen anywhere. Laws pertaining to sexual harassment not only address the workplace but also cover occurrences outside of normal work hours. Understanding Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is defined as unwanted and unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that creates […]
Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment sexual harassment, collectively in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”), and the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL). After years of litigation and ultimately […]
If you’ve experienced unwanted advances, inappropriate comments, or other forms of misconduct in the workplace, you may be wondering about your legal options and how to best protect your rights. Legally, sometimes people confuse sexual harassment and sexual assault. Both are serious offenses, but the latter is a crime for which you should immediately contact […]
$290,000.00 – Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment – Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment sexual harassment, collectively in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”), the New York City Human Rights […]