Employees who stand up against their employers and report illegal behavior and practices put themselves at risk of retaliation. Nevertheless, the law protects employees against workplace reprisal and allows them to report any retaliatory actions, such as an unfounded...
Workplace Discrimination
Perceived sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace
It is an unfortunate reality that discrimination is rampant in workplaces. Many employers have discriminatory employment practices, creating a hostile environment for applicants and employees because of their race, age, disability and other specific characteristics....
Have you been subjected to pregnancy discrimination?
Being pregnant is tough, especially when you’re trying to find a job or maintain your performance at your current employment. As if focusing on your health, the health of your unborn child, and your work isn’t enough, you might also face difficulties at your job when...
New York City to prohibit weight discrimination
Many of us know that the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits certain types of discrimination in the workplace, but there's a lot more to the law of discrimination than that. A patchwork of federal, state and local laws are aimed at employment discrimination....
Causal connection in employee retaliation claims
Retaliation claims are the most common charge the EEOC receives. Retaliation is, in plain words, to return an injury in kind or get revenge. It is common in companies; for example, when an employee makes a lawful or protected claim against the company or somebody in...
Have you been subjected to disparate impact discrimination?
In many instances, workplace discrimination is obvious. Managers may make racially motivated employment decisions, disabled employees who report failures to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act may be retaliated against, and older workers and pregnant women...
How does the ADA protect both employees and employers?
If you have a disability, it does not mean you cannot work in the same job you held before becoming disabled or in another job you are qualified for. Federal law recognizes this and provides protections for disabled employees in the workplace. However federal law also...
Protections for pregnant workers
Pregnancy discrimination is considered a form of gender discrimination and everyone may not be aware that it is prohibited. Pregnancy discrimination is prohibited in the workplace but is also prohibited in the hiring process. Pregnant workers and workers considering...
General manager of major chain restaurant claims discrimination
Employees in New York are feeling a greater willingness to speak out when they are confronted with employment law violations. This stems from the #metoo movement and other attempts to help workers ensure their rights are protected. Despite that and the potential...
Nursing workers have a right to express breast milk
If you are a new mother, you probably have some concerns about balancing motherhood with your return to work. You should not have to worry about your choice to breastfeed your infant, though. Along with other protections for pregnant workers and new mothers, New York...