Fairness and equal opportunities are essential for fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. However, unconscious bias can thwart this goal, creating discriminatory hiring and promotion practices. This blog discusses how to identify unconscious bias in the workplace, strategies employers can use to mitigate its effects, and remedies for job applicants and...
Category: Discrimination
Recognizing the Signs of Disability Discrimination
In today's diverse and inclusive society, it is crucial for employers to create a workplace that respects and accommodates individuals with disabilities. Unfortunately, disability discrimination continues to be a pressing issue that affects many disabled employees and job applicants.
Recognizing the signs of disability discrimination is the first step...
Attorneys General Investigate NFL For Discrimination and Harassment
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New York Attorney General Letitia James recently announced a joint investigation into allegations of employment discrimination and a hostile work environment at the National Football League (NFL).
With over 1,000 employees at offices in New York and California, the NFL's workplace culture...
New Jersey Franchise Owner Settles Disability Discrimination Lawsuit With EEOC
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.
The BackdropThe EEOC enforces...
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...
I Was Fired Because of My Gender. What Are My Rights?
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.
What Is Gender...
EEOC Sues NYC Security Company for Disability and Age Discrimination
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...
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...
Out-of-State Remote Workers Not Protected by New York Anti-Discrimination Laws
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...
New York State Accuses Amazon of Pregnancy and Disability Discrimination
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...