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New Federal Protections For Pregnant Workers

The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will take effect in June 2023. The new law, included as an amendment to the omnibus spending bill signed late last year, requires employers to grant reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers similar to those required for disabled employees. 

While employers in New York...

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Know Your Workplace Rights

All employees in New York and around the country have a right to a work environment free of discrimination. Employment discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant less favorably because of their race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or another protected...

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Documents You Need to Prove Employment Discrimination

Employees who experience discrimination at work need documents and other evidence to prove they were treated unfairly because of their race, gender, age, or another protected characteristic. With the help of an experienced employment discrimination attorney, you can collect all the evidence you need to prove your claim. 

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How To Identify Employment Discrimination

All employees have a right to a workplace free of discrimination, however, discrimination is an ongoing problem in many companies in New York and around the country. While some forms of discrimination are obvious, others can be subtle and difficult to identify unless you know the signs. The best way to protect...

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What You Need To Know About Workplace Discrimination

Despite the fact that workplace discrimination in New York and every other state is illegal, it happens more than many people realize. If you are experiencing discrimination at work, you have strong legal protections under a variety of anti-discrimination laws. By getting in touch with an experienced employment discrimination lawyer, you...

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