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EEOC Sues NY Grocery Store Over Supervisor's Alleged Sexual Harassment

Everyone knows–or should know–that sexual harassment is illegal, nor are there as many “grey areas” regarding sexual harassment as some folks seem to think there is. At its most basic level, sexual harassment consists of an employer (or one of their agents) demanding sexual favors from an employee–and threatening retaliation if the employee does not comply. All New York employers must have strong ...

Will My Employment Discrimination Case be Heard in State or Federal Court?

If you have been the target of employment discrimination in New York City, you may be able to seek relief under a number of federal, state, and local laws, but you must be careful in deciding how to pursue your case. Different laws cover different types of illegal conduct, and if you are not careful, you may find yourself in an unintended legal situation. Judge Holds FMLA-Related Claims do Not ...

Sexual Harassment is Not a "Playful" Joke

Sexual harassment takes many forms. Sometimes a coworker makes inappropriate sexist “jokes” in the office. In other cases, a manager directs sexually charged comments toward a subordinate. New York employers must take affirmative steps to identify and stop any such conduct. It is unacceptable–and illegal–for an employer to excuse harassing conduct as “just kidding around” and “no big deal.” EEOC ...

3020A Hearings and Retaliation Claims

Tenured public school teachers have certain due process rights in the workplace. A teacher may not be fired unless the local board of education can show there was “just cause.” The teacher also has the right to an administrative review–commonly known as a 3020A hearing –at which he or she can confront the evidence against him or her and present a defense. Federal Judge Rejects Fired Math Teacher's ...