Association discrimination claims are becoming increasingly common in New York and around the country. Anti-discrimination laws not only prohibit discrimination against members of a protected class but against employees who are associated or have a relationship with someone in a protected class. Given the challenges of proving discrimination by association, it is...

In July, a  federal jury ruled that Walmart Stores must pay $125 million to a disabled sales associate who was wrongfully terminated. The EEOC filed a lawsuit against the retail giant alleging that Walmart changed the plaintiff’s schedule, worsening attendance problems that culminated in her termination. 

The EEOC announced...

In March, our firm reported that we had filed a lawsuit seeking class-action certification on behalf of prospective candidates at Amazon.com in New York City who were unlawfully subjected to marijuana testing. Now, the online retail giant has been hit with five lawsuits by women employed in corporate and warehouse management...

On April 5, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear arguments in two cases in which employees alleged companies violated federal anti-discrimination law by failing to provide religious accommodations. While the high court has taken a more expansive view of religious liberties in recent rulings, is it unclear whether turning...

Interviewing for a job in New York City during these unprecedented times can be stressful enough, but there are limits to what a prospective employer can ask you. Certainly, a company has a right to know whether you have the right skills and experience for the position. But an employer cannot ask...

The New Jersey Senate is considering a bill that, if passed, will significantly amend the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). In short, the proposed amendments would increase the burden on employers to prevent discrimination and harassment and eliminate the barriers to claims for employees. Whether or not the proposed bill will...

On February 25, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, a measure that would, among other things, codify the 2020 U.S. Supreme Court ruling prohibiting discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation and gender identity. 

While LGBTQ workers in New York have legal protections under city...

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is conducting a systemic probe of racial bias in hiring and promotions by Facebook. While the social media company has not been accused of wrongdoing, a systemic probe indicates that the EEOC suspects Facebook’s policies may be contributing to widespread employment discrimination. 

In March, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released statistics of workplace discrimination charges the agency received in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020, which ended on Sept. 30, 2020.

While the EEOC plays a crucial role in enforcing federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination, the data shows that workplace...