Category Archives: Employment Discrimination
What Constitutes “Reasonable” Accommodations At Work?
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and other laws that govern behavior in the workplace all mandate reasonable accommodations must be provided for employees who require them, provided that it would not be an undue burden to do so. However, the word “reasonable” is a highly subjective one, and its meaning changes not only… Read More »
Is Being Pregnant A Protected Characteristic?
When a person becomes pregnant, it is usually considered a happy occasion in the family. However, some employers will see a pregnancy as an opportunity to cut that employee’s hours, deny them advancement, or to generally not treat the employee the same as any other, non-pregnant person. The average person might think temporary conditions… Read More »
How Can I tell If My Termination Was Wrongful?
Generally, most employees in the United States are considered “at-will,” meaning that they can be terminated at any time, for any reason. However, this does not mean that there is never a time when a firing can be wrongful. If you have been terminated and you believe that it was motivated by something other… Read More »
Am I Entitled To Antidiscrimination Protection As A Military Servicemember?
After the Vietnam War, veterans were widely shunned and often required a police escort due to widespread anti-war protests. The negative perception of the U.S. military that exists in this day and age is not nearly so vehement, but it can still unfortunately lead to discrimination and harassing behavior against those who are serving… Read More »
Is It Possible To Be Discriminated Against Based On Fears Of Having COVID-19?
With the COVID-19 pandemic approaching almost a full year of existence, it is not an understatement to say that society has been forever altered in countless ways. One of the most pernicious, however, is a rise in discriminatory behavior against those thought to either have COVID-19, or those who are seen as somehow responsible… Read More »
How Do I Spot Sexual Harassment In My Workplace?
With recent news surrounding another public official accused of sexual harassment, more and more discussion is going on in terms of what exactly constitutes sexual harassment, both in and out of the workplace. Very few cases are as cut and dried as what one might see in pop culture, and with pervasive myths still… Read More »
What Rights Do I Have As A Whistleblower In New York?
Choosing to become a whistleblower is a very serious undertaking for any employee, because of the potential retaliation from your employer if they find out about your activity. However, many unethical employers cannot be held accountable without intervention and assistance from their employees, who can provide unique inside viewpoints about what exactly is going… Read More »
Is it possible to file a class action employment discrimination lawsuit?
When an employee has a grievance against their employer, the overwhelming majority of the time, it will be handled in-house, or in a charge filed with the relevant employment authorities in New York City, State, or at the federal level. However, when an employer’s pattern of behavior affects more than one person in the… Read More »
What exactly constitutes harassment in the workplace?
While the majority of harassment cases reported in the media tend to be sexual in nature, workplace harassment is endemic, and can take many different forms. New York law prohibits all kinds of harassment, and provides you options if you have experienced this type of behavior on the job. An experienced attorney can be… Read More »
I think my non-compete agreement is invalid – how do I tell?
Non-compete agreements (NCAs) are contracts of sorts where an employer and an employee agree that the employee, and any side business or other endeavor, may not directly compete with their employer during or after their term of employment. They are technically legal in New York, but they are ‘strongly disfavored’ by most courts. Because… Read More »
