Discrimination

Racial discrimination in the workplace affects employees in many industries and job levels. It can influence hiring decisions, how worker treatment and whether employees have fair opportunities to advance. While laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color,...

Layoffs, reductions in force and restructurings that result in the elimination of positions seem to be more the rule than the exception these days. Many New Yorkers and New Jersey residents probably work in businesses that are now frequently laying off small numbers...

Although New Jersey has clear definitions as to when sexual harassment in the workplace has occurred, there is still lingering confusion as to what constitutes a violation of the law. People who believe they might have been victims of sexual harassment need to be...

The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws enacted by the United States government. One of the EEOC’s powers is to directly sue employers that violate these laws. Typically, the EEOC will get directly...

It takes a lot of courage to report workplace discrimination or sexual harassment. Yet, even when you find the bravery needed to confront your harasser and your employer, you may be met with aggressive questioning and even retaliation in the form of demotion, loss of...

If you feel like you’ve been discriminated against at work, then you need to take legal action to try to hold your employer accountable and to recover compensation for the harm that’s been caused to you. But proving your case while at the same time fending off defense...

Many New York and New Jersey workers start their careers ready to work hard and feel excited for what the future will bring. However, when you find that you are repeatedly being turned down for jobs due to lack of experience or not receiving the same opportunities at...

New York’s laws protect workers who stand up for their rights and the rights of others. The laws also offer protection for those who try to prevent illegal activity. Basically, New York’s laws prohibit employers in New York City and other parts of the state from...

Most everyone knows that it is illegal to discriminate against an employee because of their race or national origin. However, many people assume this means discrimination based on the color of someone’s skin, but it can mean more than that. If you have ever felt like...

You’d think that workplace discrimination would be a thing of the past, but that simply isn’t the case. In fact, it seems like workplace discrimination is more common now than ever. Part of that may be attributable to individuals being more cognizant of their rights,...