The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that JDBK Enterprises has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit. The company is a New Jersey-based limited partnership that owns and operates numerous McDonald’s franchises in the state.
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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...
You may have a valid wrongful termination claim if you suspect your employer fired you due to sex or gender discrimination. The best way to protect your rights is to consult an experienced employment lawyer. Let’s look at wrongful termination based on gender discrimination.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced it filed a lawsuit in federal court against Maximum Security NYC, Inc., alleging disability and age discrimination. While the employment watchdog has broad enforcement powers, employees in New York also have strong legal protections under state and city laws. If you have suffered...
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...
A federal court recently held that an employee working remotely in New Jersey cannot assert discrimination claims under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) and New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). The decision is good news for employers with concerns about claims being filed by out-of-state workers, but one...
The New York State Division of Human Rights filed a complaint against Amazon in May, alleging the tech giant discriminates against pregnant and disabled workers at its facilities. The company operates 23 worksites in the state. The complaint accuses Amazon of violating the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) by...
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.
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...
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...
