FAQ

What Constitutes Wrongful Termination? Essentially, wrongful termination depends on the employer. In New York, private employers have much more freedom in terminating employees for almost any reason they see fit. This is not necessarily true for public employers or employers of union workers, however, who must uphold collective-bargaining agreements in their termination of employees. Collective bargaining…

How Can I Prove Sexual Harassment At Work? Sexual harassment is pervasive in the workplace, as evidenced by the large percentage of men and women who report such incidents annually. Before 2019, New York state legislation required sexual harassment to be “severe or pervasive” in order to be considered unlawful. Now, “petty slights or trivial inconveniences”…

Can my Employer Fire me for Being Pregnant? Getting fired for being pregnant or being treated unfavorably in a work environment due to pregnancy or childbirth is against the law. Pregnancy discrimination involves treating a woman unfavorably because of pregnancy or childbirth. Pregnancy discrimination is rampant in many top companies across the country. Women have been known to…

What is Teacher Discrimination in New York? Any person can face discrimination in the workplace—even teachers. Teachers have the same rights as other professions, but many face pressures, such as age, race, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and academic freedom. Even in New York, many teachers have filed discrimination suits in the past decade…

What are the Types of Workplace Religious Discrimination? There are many ways in which a person can face discrimination in the workplace. One of them is because of their religion. Because some religions have strict rules about clothing, hair, and prayer, it is not uncommon for employees to be teased or harassed about their beliefs.…

What is Workplace Discrimination Against Single Mothers? Many employees face discrimination in the workplace because of their race, age, disability, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. Others are discriminated against because of their marital or family status. This is especially true for single mothers. Many single mothers are in their situation because they are divorced or…