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.
December 2024 Firm represented a staff member against his former employer for age and disability discrimination and retaliation, in collective violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the New York State Human Rights Law. After sending a demand letter and attempting to negotiate, the firm filed a civil […]
New York’s workplaces are among the most diverse in the country. Employees of various faiths work together, each bringing unique perspectives and beliefs. While diversity strengthens businesses, employers must respect and accommodate religious practices. Understanding your rights and knowing how to recognize religious discrimination helps ensure fair treatment at work. Legal Protections for Religious Beliefs […]
August 2024 Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for race, gender and disability discrimination, in collective violation of Section 1981 of Title 42 of the United States Code(“Section 1981”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (“Title VII”), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended […]
September 2024 Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the New York State Human Rights Law and as well as for retaliation in violation of Section 740 of the New York Labor Law. After sending a demand letter and […]
October 2024 $325,000.00– Disability Discrimination and Retaliation – Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for disability discrimination and retaliation, in collective violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, Sections 215 and 740 of the New York Labor Law, and Sections 7 and 8(a)(1) of […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York On November 21, 2024, Plaintiff Castano, by and through his attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., as and for his Amended Complaint against Defendants City of New York, Daniel McAdams in his individual capacity, and Hugh Jimenez in his individual capacity (collectively, […]
March 2024 Firm represented a female staff member against her former employer for sex discrimination and retaliation. Plaintiff alleged that defendants discriminated against her due to her sex by subjecting her to a hostile work environment and then retaliated against her for complaining about that discrimination by, inter alia, demoting her, decreasing her pay, and […]
New Action filed in the United States District Court Southern District of New York On October 29, 2024, Plaintiff Nance, by and through her attorneys, BORRELLI & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., as and for Complaint against THE CITY OF NEW YORK (“Defendant” or “City”), alleges upon knowledge as to herself and her own actions, and upon information […]
Pregnancy is an exciting and challenging time. Unfortunately, it can also be a period where workers face discrimination at their jobs. Pregnant employees may experience unfair treatment, denial of reasonable accommodations, or even termination due to their condition. However, laws exist to protect pregnant workers from discrimination. In the United States, both federal and state […]
Religious organizations play a unique role in society, often intertwined with deeply held beliefs and practices. The laws governing their hiring practices can be complex. While anti-discrimination laws generally prohibit hiring discrimination based on race, gender, age, and other protected characteristics, religious organizations do have certain exemptions. Understanding these exemptions and when they apply is […]
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