Workplace Discrimination

Being pregnant is a physically and emotionally demanding experience for any woman. And despite the morning sickness, aching muscles and exhaustion, many women still work. This is no easy task. Unfortunately, there are employers who make things even harder for pregnant...

Being the victim of discrimination in the workplace can be an isolating experience. You might not want to talk to anyone else about it for fear of appearing petty; you might feel embarrassed at the misconduct; you could be made to feel like there is nothing you can do...

Federal, state and local laws protect employees from discrimination based on a number of protected classifications, including race, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital or parental status, age, disability, and sexual orientation. When an employee is...

Employees have a number of legal protections in place to ensure they are treated fairly by employers in New York. However, there are times when people do not comply with these laws. For instance, most employees are protected from wrongful termination. This means that...

As state and city governments across the country debate how much - or how little - they want to protect their transgender and gender non-conforming citizens, New Yorkers can rest assured that city law has their back in multiple ways. The New York City Human Rights Law...

Discriminating against an employee (or a potential employee) based on certain characteristics like sex, religion, age or nationality is against state and federal laws.  However, this issue can get much more complicated than people think, as discrimination is not...

Racial discrimination is something that far too many people face in the workforce today. Some people say or pretend that it doesn't exist, but the fact is that people all across New York are discriminated against because of their race. It just may not always be as...

If you are pregnant, chances are that you have a lot on your mind. It is, after all, one of the most significant life events you can experience. Pregnancy can also take an incredible toll on a woman physically and mentally. With all this in mind, it should not be...

This blog is primarily meant as a serious endeavor. The postings are written with the aim of giving you information about your rights as an employee. This particular post is a bit different. It recounts some of the more unique employment cases and laws...

Unfortunately for many, discrimination in the workplace is an unpleasant fact of daily life. If you are in this situation, you may think it is rather easy to spot the signs of discrimination. However, in reality, people who perpetuate discrimination or other abusive...