Read blog posts about employment discrimination to learn about your rights as an employee in New York. Our regular updates discuss federal and state laws protecting employees who are being discriminated against.
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How Do You Prove Emotional Distress Damages? Here are six simple steps you can take to increase your chances of winning a large damages award for emotional distress. -
Discrimination and Protection from COVID-19 in the Workplace You do not have to put your life at risk to keep your job. Your employer may not discriminate against you in terms of PPE or work assignments during a pandemic. -
The Healthcare Professional’s Best Advocate Leandro “Lindy” Lachica is an employment litigator with a fascinating twist. Before joining our law firm, he was a Philippine diplomat and legal advisor. -
On Being an American: The Story of Allegiance Allegiance is based on George Takei's experience when he was sent to an internment camp during WWII because he was an American of Japanese descent. -
How to Prove Your Employment Discrimination Case Every employment discrimination case is won or lost based on the evidence. Here is what you need to pull together to prove a strong case for damages. -
"Liquidated Damages" Clauses in Employment Contracts for Nurses and Physical Therapists Excessive "liquidated damages" or “buyout” clauses in employment contracts are illegal. In many cases, employment agencies have agreed to cancel them. -
Medical Staffing Company Pays $148,000 to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Claims The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits employers from harassing or discriminating against women because they become pregnant or plan to become pregnant. -
Hospice Sued for Race Discrimination for Putting Hispanic Workers at Increased Risk of COVID-19 Infection Hispanic social workers allege that United Hospice forced them to risk COVID-19 infection in patient homes while White employees were allowed to work remotely. -
Human Trafficking Claims Move Forward Against NY Nursing Homes A federal judge has ruled that human trafficking claims can move forward against a group of NY nursing homes. The Howley Law Firm is representing the nurses. -
Payment Resolves Employee’s Claim that She Was Fired When She Requested a Leave of Absence for Medical Care After a Miscarriage Platinum P.T.S., Inc. pays a former employee $100,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit after she was fired for taking time off due to a miscarriage. -
Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace: Learn How to Prove Your Case Pregnancy discrimination cases are on the rise as more women object to being treated unfairly due to their pregnancy. Learn how to protect your legal rights. -
New York City Bans Discrimination Against Unemployed Job Applicants New York City now prevents companies from discriminating against job applicants who are currently unemployed if they are otherwise qualified for a position.