Employment DiscriminationFederal, state and local laws prohibit discrimination in the form of any adverse employment action or hostile work environment based upon race, color, creed, color, military status, religion, sex, disability, national origin, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics or marital status.
Pregnancy discrimination remains a prevalent issue in workplaces, affecting countless women who find themselves unfairly treated due to their pregnancy. However, laws at both the federal and state levels are in place to protect expecting mothers from such discrimination. What should employees know about laws protecting them during pregnancy and how can an employment attorney […]
$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 […]
Firm represented an African American male employee against his former employer for egregious hostile work environment and race discrimination, collectively in violation of Section 1981 of Title 42 of the Unites States Code, retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , as amended, The New York State Human Rights […]
Hiring events are a great way for companies to connect with potential employees and for job seekers to get an opportunity to meet face-to-face with potential employers. However, the question of whether discrimination can take place at these events has been asked by many job hunters. Employers Cannot Discriminate The answer to the question of […]
Firm represented an African American female employee member against her former employer for egregious hostile work environment and race discrimination, collectively in violation of Section 1981 of Title 42 of the United States Code, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the New Jersey Law against Discrimination, the New Jersey Conscientious […]
New Action filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of Erie Collins-Hoskins v. TripiFoods, Inc., and Tony Bow, individually, and Timothy R. Acker, individually, and Martin L. Brzoska , individually; Index No.:811894/2023 On September 19, 2023, Plaintiff Collins-Hoskins, by and through his attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., as and for […]
Service animals are an essential aspect of the lives of many people with disabilities. They rely on these trained animals to go about their daily lives. While the law offers protection for individuals who require the use of service animals, many people still have questions about their rights. This includes whether or not they can […]
Workplace religious discrimination occurs when an employee faces negative treatment such as the denial of promotions, or unfair job termination due to their religion. It also includes the inability to participate in one’s religious observances. Unfortunately, some employers still exhibit religious intolerance in the workplace. And just as unfortunate, many employees who face this type […]
The idea of starting a family can be exciting, but it can also be a source of worry. This is, unfortunately, especially true for women when it comes to their careers. Does pregnancy affect your job opportunities? It shouldn’t, but this is not always the case for everyone. If you are currently pregnant and seeking […]
Many people who must abide by a dress code at work have questions. Do they violate employee rights? Employers have varying opinions on what is appropriate. Many companies enforce a dress code to some degree. Some require uniforms. Others require employee-supplied shirts of a certain color or just restrict them from wearing certain items. Dress […]
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