It is against the law to discriminate against employees based on characteristics such as age, sex, disability, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Our library of articles provides important resources to help you understand what your options are if you have suffered discrimination in the workplace.
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H-1B and Immigrant Employment Rights New York employers sometimes try to take advantage of employees on an H-1B visa. Learn how The Howley Law Firm can help you protect your legal rights. -
Wrongful Termination Wrongful termination can involve employment discrimination, retaliation for whistleblowing, or contract violations. Learn more about your legal rights. -
Employment Rights for Maids, Nannies, and Domestic Professionals Maids, nannies, and other domestic professionals often have their legal rights violated by their employers. Learn how to protect your right to fair compensation. -
Illegal Discrimination in the Workplace While New York employers may fire you for no reason at all, they may not fire you or take other adverse employment action based on an illegal reason. -
Understanding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act The Pregnancy Discrimination Act protects New York employees who are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or have a pregnancy-related illness or disability. -
Reasonable Accommodations for Pregnant Employees Employers must make reasonable accommodations for pregnant women under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Learn more here. -
Medical Leave and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act The Pregnancy Discrimination Act provides important protections for expectant mothers in the workplace. Contact The Howley Law Firm to protect your rights.