Is Firing a Female Employee Over a Topless "Selfie" an Act of Sex Discrimination? Apr 17
Sex and gender discrimination in the workplace can take many forms. There is, of course, sexual harassment , and there are cases in which a woman may ...
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Can a City Agency Refuse to Hire You Based on a Perceived Disability? Apr 15
There are a number of laws on the books designed to protect New Yorkers from disability discrimination . One such law is the Rehabilitation Act of ...
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Ex-NYC Council Speaker Faces Lawsuit Over Allegedly Pressuring Housing Authority to Replace African-American Manager Apr 12
Discrimination in the workplace is rarely the fault of one person. It often reflects a culture that fosters and protects those who engage in ...
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EEOC Reaches $150,000 Settlement with Bronx Company Over Sexual Harassment Charges Apr 10
Sexual harassment is a serious problem in many New York City workplaces. Like other forms of employment discrimination, sexual harassment often ...
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Why the Total Number of Employees Matters in an Age Discrimination Lawsuit Apr 08
Size can make a difference when it comes to certain forms of employment discrimination . That is to say, the size of a given employer–i.e., how many ...
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What are Your "Due Process" Rights as a Public Employee in New York? Apr 05
Civil service laws provide specific due process rights for state employees who may be the subject of disciplinary or termination actions. These rights ...
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