Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment and sexual harassment. Plaintiff brought a lawsuit in which she alleged, inter alia, (1) that Defendant discriminated against her by subjecting her to hostile work environment in violation of the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”) and the New […]
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Firm represented a male staff member against his 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”), the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law. After sending a demand letter […]
Working in a hostile work environment is never easy. Problems range from subtle behaviors that make you feel unwelcome or uncomfortable to outright discriminatory, harassing, or bullying behavior. If you’ve been subjected to hostility or discrimination in your work environment and want to seek compensation for the violation of your rights, it’s important to know […]
New Action filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of Bronx Amondi v. Promise Home Care Agency, Inc., and Godfrey Echendu, individually, Index No.:811195/2022E On September 28, 2022, Plaintiff Amondi, by and through her attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., as and for her Complaint PROMISE HOME CARE AGENC, INC. (“Promise […]
New Action filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York Cunliffe et. al v. Caroline Sandberg, Index No.:150610/22 On January 20, 2022, Plaintiff Cunliffe, by and through her attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., as and for her Complaint against CAROLINE SANDBERG (“Defendant”), alleges upon knowledge as to herself […]
There are many myths about sexual harassment. Some people believe that it is not a real problem, or that it only happens to women. Others think that sexual harassment is just harmless fun, or that it is only a problem in the workplace. The truth is that sexual harassment is a very real problem that […]
The majority of people working in New York are eligible for Paid Family Leave. Formerly, this was called Maternity Leave but now it’s offered to both mothers and fathers. New York has the country’s strongest family leave policy. It ensures working families never need to worry about jeopardizing their jobs as a result of having […]
Concerns about gender discrimination and sexual discrimination are common in the modern workplace. Is there a difference between the two and what do you need to know if either affects you? Some use the terms “gender discrimination” and “sexual harassment” interchangeably but they are not the same. Understanding the difference helps you navigate your complex […]
Your employer has a right to limit what you listen to while in the workplace. Some employers have even implemented policies regarding music and other media in the workplace. If you violent this policy, your employer has a right to discipline you. What do you need to know about discrimination and music in the workplace? […]