Mental health issues affect millions of people, and society increasingly recognizes their significance. Unfortunately, individuals with mental health issues still sometimes face discrimination. New York law protects these individuals by considering mental health...
Employment Litigation
Understanding age discrimination in the workplace
If you face unfair treatment at work because of your age, it might not be clear whether it qualifies as age discrimination. When your employer makes work-related decisions without considering your skills, qualifications, or performance, your unique situation could...
Signs of a hostile work environment
It can be difficult to get up and go to work every day knowing that you dislike your workplace. Many people have annoying coworkers or bosses who they feel are unfair. However, a hostile work environment generally goes above behavior that is irritating or inconvenient...
Understanding how much an employment discrimination case is worth
If you have experienced discrimination in the workplace, you may be feeling hopeless. You might wonder what your options are, or whether or not it is worth it. The reality is that there are different forms of discrimination, and knowing them can help you move forward....
What are the signs you were a victim of unlawful termination?
Employers are within their rights to fire employees “at will.” However, there are also illegal reasons for terminating workers. If you believe you were fired illegally, your former employer could face liability. Wrongful termination An employer might fire an employee...
Have you experienced workplace age discrimination?
If you are an employee who has endured mistreatment because of your age, you do not need to suffer in silence or be afraid of retaliation from your employer. Federal and state laws specifically forbid age discrimination. Learning the facts about discrimination based...
Retaliation, termination common among sexual harassment victims
Sexual harassment is common in many American business environments, but that does not mean you have to accept it when it happens to you. You have a right to feel at ease in the place you earn your living. You also have a right to call attention to any harassment you...
Know the signs of age discrimination at work
Workplace discrimination can often be difficult to detect and prove, including age discrimination. If you are older than 40, you should know that you have federal legal protection from workplace harassment and unfair treatment based on your age. Familiarize yourself...
McDonald’s facing multiple claims of sexual harassment at work
Feeling unsafe or otherwise mistreated in the workplace can be difficult to handle. Some workers may think that they have to put up with the mistreatment because there is no other option, and others may want to take legal action to address sexual harassment and other...
New York workers could be fired for illegal reasons
Losing one's job is never an easy experience. Some New York residents may go over the event in their minds numerous times to determine whether they could have done anything differently to prevent this outcome. However, some people know that they did nothing wrong and...
