A local franchisee for a well-known fast food chain has recently settled a case based on alleged religious discrimination for $40,000 after a woman in New Jersey sued her local employer for wrongful termination after she refused to wear pants. The lawsuit was filed by...
Workplace discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion is not tolerated in New York. Employees have the right to work in a workplace free from all types of discrimination. A worker who has experienced workplace discrimination can take...
New Yorkers understand how important employment is. They work hard at keeping their jobs and earning promotions. One thing that can hinder career advancement and can create a hostile work environment is workplace discrimination. Many readers are aware of the...
In today's society, people may find it hard to believe that racial discrimination still occurs. Unfortunately, race discrimination occurs in many different areas of life including in the workplace. New York workers who face racial discrimination should know...
When you get hired to work for a company in New York, you expect that you have been chosen because you are qualified for the job. Once you begin working, you expect that you will be treated fairly and with respect. As we have discussed in past posts, however, not all...
The United States was founded on the cornerstone of freedom. We are given the freedom to live our lives how we choose. We can say what we think without fear of retaliation from our governments, and we are afforded the freedom to express ourselves however we want....
As some New York residents know firsthand, there are a few things worse than being harassed for who you are. Unfortunately, some people are forced to endure this not only from people they don't know, but from people they work with as well. Even though most workplaces...