Transgender employees have significant legal protections against workplace discrimination under federal, New York State, and New York City law. The 2020 Supreme Court decision in Bostock v. Clayton County established that Title VII’s prohibition on sex discrimination includes protection based on gender identity, making it illegal for employers with 15
Federal and New York law both protect employees from workplace discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression. At the federal level, the Supreme Court’s landmark Bostock v. Clayton County decision in 2020 established that Title VII’s prohibition on sex discrimination includes protections for transgender and gender non-conforming workers. In
If you’re facing workplace discrimination because of your sexual orientation, both federal law and New York’s robust state and local protections have your back. The 2020 Supreme Court decision in Bostock v. Clayton County established that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects all employees nationwide from discrimination based
Bostock v. Clayton County is the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that made it illegal under federal law for employers to fire or refuse to hire someone for being gay or transgender. The Court held 6-3 that such discrimination is “sex discrimination” under Title VII, giving LGBT workers in all 50
When you’re called to serve in the uniformed services, federal law ensures you don’t have to sacrifice your civilian employment benefits. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) requires employers to continue or preserve most workplace benefits during military leave, including health insurance continuation for up to 24
No, employers cannot legally fire you because of your military service. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) explicitly prohibits employers from terminating employees based on their past, present, or future military obligations. This federal law applies to all employers regardless of size—whether you work for a small
If you’re a veteran with a service-connected disability, you have robust legal protections entitling you to workplace accommodations under both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). These two federal laws work together to ensure employers cannot discriminate against you and must
Military spouses face unique employment challenges that most workers never encounter. With unemployment rates hovering around 20%—four times the national average—and frequent relocations disrupting career paths, military families often struggle financially despite their service and sacrifice. While USERRA protects service members’ jobs, spouses must navigate a different patchwork of federal
National Guard and Reserve members have robust federal and state employment protections that safeguard their civilian careers during military service. The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) serves as the primary federal law protecting these service members, while the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides additional financial and
Veterans’ preference gives eligible veterans and certain family members an advantage when applying for federal government jobs and, in many cases, state and local positions. This preference system adds points to your examination scores, provides priority consideration during hiring, and offers protections during reductions in force. Understanding how to navigate
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