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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Pregnancy Discrimination at Medical Staffing Company 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 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. -
Oil Company Pays $100,000 in Pregnancy Discrimination Claim 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 Cases on the Rise 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 the Unemployed New York City now prevents companies from discriminating against job applicants who are currently unemployed if they are otherwise qualified for a position. -
Intellectual Disabilities & Employment Discrimination New intellectual and learning disability litigation is emerging from amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act expanding the definition of disability.