Employment Discrimination

New York employers are legally required to provide reasonable workplace accommodations to support employees facing physical, mental or other challenges that may prevent them from performing their essential job functions. This aims to foster an inclusive work environment for all…

Employment discrimination can happen at any stage of employment. You may experience unlawful conduct during an interview.  State and federal laws prohibit employers from asking certain questions during interviews. These include: Questions about your identity It can be unlawful for…

It is unlawful for employers to discriminate based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, gender and age. One thing that is often overlooked is that pregnancy is also a protected characteristic. Employees cannot be treated unfairly because they’re pregnant.…

Sexual harassment in the workplace remains a largely widespread yet underreported problem. While it is illegal and harmful, a good number of victims don’t come forward for various reasons. This silence can have lasting consequences on their career and overall…

Workplace retaliation occurs when your employer takes negative actions against you for engaging in legally protected activities, such as reporting discrimination, harassment or unsafe working conditions. It is against the law for employers to do this, and knowing the steps…

There are many things that a person can’t control about themselves. Some of these are protected by laws. One that some individuals may not realize is protected is a person’s natural hair. This means that employees can’t be discriminated against…

National origin is one of the protected classes in New York. Employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on national origin. Here is what to know about this type of discrimination: What is it? You are discriminated against…

Workplace harassment takes place for many different reasons. In some cases, there are just personal issues with the workers themselves. An example of this could be a worker who holds personal biases and refuses to set them aside during work…

Workplace harassment is not something that anyone should have to put up with. It consists of hostile, degrading and offensive treatment based on protected characteristics.  Unfortunately, thousands of people in America face such situations every day.  The consequences of workplace…

Being discriminated against in the workplace is unfair and can result in demoralization and can negatively impact your overall well-being. Coping with the emotional challenges inspired by discrimination in the workplace is crucial for your well-being. If you find yourself…