Discrimination

Workplace discrimination involves unfair treatment of workers who are in a protected class. Examples of protected classes include national origin, race, age, religion, gender and more. Regardless of these inherent qualities, all workers need to be treated fairly....

New York City is home to people who speak just about every recognized language in the world. However, in most workplaces, people are required to speak English (even if it’s their second or third language) to do their job. That doesn’t mean, however, that employers can...

Like most people approaching 40, you probably see yourself as fit and sharp enough to continue contributing to the workforce and economy for many more years. Unfortunately, workplace ageism could mean that some managers and co-workers see you differently than you see...

If you are a person of color living and working here in New York City, you may have experienced your share of discrimination and microaggressions. However, many overt and covert acts can fall short of the legal standard to take action in a court of law. But since the...

Familiarizing yourself with crucial employment laws can make all the difference if you are an employed professional. One such significant law is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), a pivotal component safeguarding older employees from age-related biases...

Discrimination, whether based on race, gender, age, disability or other factors, can negatively impact your career growth and personal well-being. You should not take it lying down or put up with discriminatory practices at your workplace in the name of protecting...

In New York, the fight against workplace discrimination, particularly against individuals in the LGBTQIA++ community, has been a significant focus, underscored by legal protections and evolving understandings of gender identity and expression. The New York State...

Employees have a right to a safe work environment. The general idea of this means that employees can not be wrongly targeted, attacked, stalked or harassed because they are a minority. Gender, country of origin, sexual attraction, age, disability and pregnancy are all...

It's unlawful to discriminate against an employee or job applicant based on race, color, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and national origin. New York State and New York City have regulations that are slightly different from federal ones. But are...

Employees in New York are protected from discrimination based on age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability and genetic information. In May 2023, Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation that prohibits discrimination in employment based...