Marital Status Discrimination Lawyers in Long Island, NY
Marital Status Discrimination Lawyers
Top-Rated Marital Status Discrimination Lawyers in Long Island
At Ricotta & Marks, P.C., our Long Island marital status discrimination lawyers are passionate and solutions-focused advocates for employees. We fight tirelessly to protect the rights of our clients. You should be assessed based on your performance, qualifications, and individual merits—not on stereotypes or preconceived notions based on your marital status.
If you have any questions about marital status discrimination in New York, we can help. Call us at (917) 540-8565 for a completely confidential employment law consultation.
Long Island Employment Discrimination Attorneys
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Nima D.
This firm cares and knows how to properly assess the merits of your case. I know because I'm an attorney. I had retainer agreement offers from 4 other firms and Ricotta was my 1st choice based on their belief in my case and fair terms.
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Former client
Dear Thomas and Stephen,
I’m writing this letter to express my deep gratitude for your efforts on my case.
Two years ago, I faced distressing and unjust treatment at my former job. I felt powerless to do anything. For several months, my attempts to find a lawyer were unsuccessful and many doors were closed in my face by firms that felt my case was too inconsequential to take on. In the face of discrimination at work, this process added to my discouragement and I learned the harsh reality of the legal system: not everyone can get help. Sometimes injustices slip through the cracks.
Thankfully, I did find a silver lining. You accepted my case and over many months patiently endured this legal process alongside me, sacrificing your time and effort to achieve a favorable outcome. Your legal assistance has empowered me, a person who has been marginalized systemically many times before, to believe that justice can prevail. It has helped restore my sense of dignity and reminded me that I don’t have to be afraid to stand up for myself. It has permanently changed my life for the better.
As you continue defending other client’s rights, I hope you know the powerful and positive impact you are creating in their lives. I wish you both many blessings and continued success in your legal work.
With the deepest gratitude,
Thank you very much. -
J.T.
Tom Ricotta’s sound advice, calm demeanor, and willingness to advocate for your rights was invaluable. I highly recommend Tom’s abilities and am grateful for his assistance.
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Due to a termination letter I received I needed clarification, consultation, and advice on how to move forward. Ricotta & Marks has definitely been the best place to be to help me through the law jargon. Thank you for having my best interests in mind.John L.
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Kel K.
Mr Marks is an amazing lawyer. He is always kind and respectful and there for me whenever I need him. I want to thanks Mr Marks and the firm for everything. I highly recommend you guys. Thanks again for everything.
You Can Rely on the New York Employment Lawyers at Ricotta & Marks
Marital discrimination cases are complicated.
At Ricotta & Marks, P.C., we have decades of experience holding employers accountable in a broad range of workplace discrimination cases. Your marital status should not deny you equal employment opportunities. We are ready to protect your rights and help you find a solution. Among other things, our Long Island employment law attorneys will:
- Provide an in-depth review of your marital status discrimination case;
- Answer questions and discuss your legal rights;
- Investigate the employment issue—gathering evidence and information; and
- Take aggressive action to get you justice and compensation.
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We’re committed to protecting your rights and ensuring you’re treated with the respect and fairness you deserve, free from discrimination and harassment.
New York State Law Prohibits Marital Status Discrimination in Employment
Marital status discrimination occurs when an employee or job applicant is treated differently based on their marriage, or lack thereof. There is no federal labor law that prevents marital status discrimination. Indeed, in some states, employees have no protection against discrimination on the basis of marital status. Fortunately, New York provides state-level legal protections. Under New York law (N.Y. Human Rights Law § 296.1), workers are entitled to equal opportunity as a civil right and they cannot be discriminated against because of “age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, marital status, or disability.” Here is how marital status discrimination typically manifests itself in the workplace:
- Married People Can Face Discrimination: In some cases, employees face marital status discrimination because of the fact that they are married. Most often, this type of marital status discrimination happens because an employer is “worried” that a worker’s family and personal obligations will distract them from their job. In New York, companies and organizations are not allowed to use marriage to filter out certain employees. An employer cannot refuse to hire qualified employees simply because they are married. If you suffered marital status discrimination in Long Island due to your marriage, call a New York employment lawyer for help.
- Unmarried People Can Face Discrimination: Unmarried people also face marital status discrimination in the workplace. Overwhelmingly, this type of marital status discrimination falls on single mothers. An employee may refuse to offer a job position to an applicant simply because she is a single mother. In New York, this is strictly prohibited. That an employee is unmarried—whether male, female, parent, or non-parent cannot be used against them to deny equal employment opportunities. If you were treated unfavorably simply because you are not married, an experienced Long Island marital status discrimination attorney will protect your rights.
Everyone is protected under New York’s anti-marital status discrimination statute. Whether you are married or unmarried, an employer should not use that as a justification to deny you full and equal employment opportunities. As marital status discrimination takes a wide range of different forms, it is crucial that every case is carefully investigated by an experienced attorney. If you have any specific questions about what happened to you in the workplace, please contact our Long Island marital status discrimination lawyers for immediate assistance.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
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$15 MIL Plaintiff on Bianco v. Flushing Hospital Medical Center
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$1 MIL Olsen, et al. v. The County of Nassau, et al.
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$875K Wallace v. Suffolk County Police Department
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$523K Penniston v. The New York City Department of Education
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Norton v. Town of Islip UFSD, 011 U.S. Dist
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Green v. City of New York 2010 U.S. Dist.
Contact Our Long Island Marital Status Discrimination Attorneys for Immediate Help
At Ricotta & Marks, P.C., our New York employment law attorneys have the legal training, expertise, and tenacity to represent you with the entire spectrum of marital discrimination claims. If you or your loved one was the victim of marital status discrimination in the workplace, we are here to help.
Contact our legal team at (917) 540-8565 to set up your fully private initial consultation. We represent employees in marital status discrimination claims throughout all of Long Island, including in Queens County, Kings County, Nassau County, and Suffolk County.
