It is easy to draw parallels between the discrimination Serena Williams pointed out in heated dispute during the US Open final and discrimination against women, especially black women, face during their jobs. This past Saturday, during the final, where Naomi Osaka beat Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, Williams became outraged when the umpire, Carlos… Read more »
After 30 years of hard work and dedication to a popular NFL team, the San Francisco 49ers, Bob Sarlatte, field announcer, was allegedly fired on the basis of the team “going in a different direction” according to Rob Alberino, vice president of the 49ers in 2014. Sarlatte believes age discrimination is the real reason behind… Read more »
As we welcome the new year, people all over the world are making an effort to scribble down changes that need to be implemented into their lives for the New Year. What is a New Years Resolution? A New Year’s resolution is a tradition, most common in the Americas but also found in the Eastern Hemisphere,… Read more »
Mexican author, Don Miguel Ruiz said “Let’s stop believing that our differences make us superior or inferior to one another.” I, as an employment discrimination attorney, aim to live my own work and personal life by respectfully adhering to those words; however, there are many workers and employers who choose not to. Fortunately, there are state… Read more »
It is easy to assume that every instance of employment discrimination is based on deep-seated prejudice and a conscious desire to unfairly favor one group over another. The fact is, however, that a great many of the discriminatory practices that occur in the workplace are actually accidental. Nevertheless, this type of unintended discrimination is just… Read more »
What relief is available to victims of sexual harassment or employment discrimination is often the most important issue to workers in New York who have suffered on the job harassment or discrimination. If you have experienced this type of treatment, the semantics and particularities of employment law litigation are probably not very important to you…. Read more »
A “protected class” is a category set by federal, state, and local laws that provide protections for employees against discrimination. These categories cover many characteristics including race, religion, sex/gender, national origin, disability, age, and many more. What Are Protected Classes Under New York State and City Law? Age (18 and older); Genetic characteristics; Marital status;… Read more »
