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.
Category: Discrimination
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...
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...
EEOC Updates Guidance on Caregiver Discrimination In Light of Covid-19 Pandemic
In March, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance on caregiver discrimination under federal employment discrimination laws as it relates to the Covid-19 pandemic. If you have questions about your status as a caregiver, talk to an experienced employment lawyer.
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How To Prove Racial Discrimination In The Workplace
Racial discrimination should be a thing of the past, but it remains a problem in many workplaces in New York. If you believe you have been treated unjustly by an employer because of your racial or ethnic characteristics, having an experienced employment discrimination lawyer is a wise choice.
Brian Flores Files Class Action Lawsuit Against NFL Alleging Racial Discrimination
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has filed a lawsuit against the National Football League (NFL), the New York Giants, the Denver Broncos, and the Dolphins, alleging racial discrimination regarding interviews with the Giants and Broncos and his firing by Miami at the end of the regular season.
How the Law Protects Disabled Workers Against Discrimination
Disabled workers in New York and around the country are protected against discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as by state and local laws. Unfortunately, disabled individuals are frequently denied job opportunities or reasonable accommodations that might allow them to perform their job duties.
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My Boss Isn’t Paying me for Overtime. What are my rights?
Under federal and state law, employers in New York are required to pay their employees overtime premium pay when they work more than 40 hours in a week. An employer that fails to do so can be held liable through an individual claim or a class-action lawsuit. If you have been illegally...
Facebook Settles Employment Discrimination Claim Over PERM Recruiting Practices
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has entered into a settlement with Facebook to resolve claims that it refused to recruit or hire American workers for positions it had reserved for temporary visa holders in connection with the PERM process. The settlement highlights the various legal woes facing the social media giant...
Activision Blizzard Reaches $18 Million Settlement with EEOC
The gaming world was rocked in September when Activision Blizzard and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) announced a settlement in the employee watchdog’s lawsuit against the games giant alleging pervasive sexual harassment and discrimination.
Though the $18 million dollar settlement only represents a fraction of Activision’s...