Discrimination

$290,000.00 – Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment

$290,000.00 – Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment – Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment sexual harassment, collectively in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”), the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”), the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), and wage-related violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the New York Labor Law (“NYLL”).  After sending a demand letter and engaging in mediation, the Firm negotiated a settlement of $290,000.00. Alexander T. Coleman handled the matter for the Firm.

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