Discrimination: Successful discrimination claims don’t necessarily require that the offending conduct be blatant, or obvious. If you believe that you are, or have been treated unfairly because of your age, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or a disability, listen to your instincts and contact us for legal advice. If your employer is in breach of these laws, you may have a valid claim.
Harassment: If you believe you have suffered harassment because of your race, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation, you may have a valid claim.
Retaliation: Your employer is prohibited by law from retaliating against you for reporting discrimination or wage violations, taking part in investigations into discrimination or wage violations, taking medical leave, requesting a reasonable accommodation for your disability, or for filing a lawsuit. If your employer is in breach of these laws, you may have a valid claim.
Denial of or interference with your Medical Leave, and Retaliation for taking your Medical leave: Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the New York State Paid Family Leave Act, covered employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of leave due to a serious health condition of an immediate family member. If your employer has denied or interfered with your medical leave, you may have a valid claim.
Wage violations: An employer must pay minimum wages, overtime, spread of hours pay and equal pay as prescribed by State and Federal laws. If your employer is in breach of these laws, you may have a valid claim.
Whistleblower claims: The law protects employees who report illegal, unsafe, or other improper practices by their employers. If your employer is in breach of these laws, you may have a valid claim.
Pension and benefit violation (ERISA) claims: The law provides broad safeguards for your pension or health benefits. If your employer is in breach of these laws, you may have a valid claim.
Negligent hire claims: If an employer has negligently hired an employee who has been abusive or discriminating towards you or your child, you may have a valid claim.