Transgender Discrimination and Harassment Lawyers in Queens, NY
Transgender Discrimination and Harassment Lawyers
Transgender men and women face some of the most daunting challenges in the workplace—largely because many of the rules protecting transgender individuals are still being formed. Many lawyers do not handle cases involving transgender issues, but at Ricotta & Marks, P.C., we do. Though transgender discrimination is an evolving area of the law, it does not mean that you as a transgender individual do not have rights. You do. Our experienced transgender discrimination and harassment lawyers are dedicated to enforcing them.
At Ricotta & Marks, P.C., our transgender discrimination and harassment lawyers in Queens and Long Island are committed to advocating for fairness in the workplace—for everyone. You should not be treated differently because of your gender identity. If you faced employment discrimination based on actual or perceived transgender status, we can help.
Call our law firm today at (716) 301-2704 to set up a strictly confidential consultation with an experienced workplace discrimination lawyer.
Queens Employment Discrimination Attorneys
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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.
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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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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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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.
Transgender Discrimination: Know Your Rights Under the Law
For too many years, transgender and gender nonconforming people lived outside of the protection of workplace discrimination laws. Thankfully, things are changing for the better and our laws (and our courts) are recognizing basic humans rights, with the Supreme Court just recently holding that federal anti-discrimination laws cover members of the LGBTQ community. That being said, workplace discrimination still remains a very serious problem.
Transgender individuals often face the same forms of harassment and discrimination that cisgendered people face, including sexual harassment, sexual orientation discrimination, gender stereotyping and gender discrimination. Of course, transgender and gender non-binary people also face some unique challenges in the workplace. Other issues that transgender workers might encounter include:
- Unfair workloads
- Harassment
- Dress code issues
- Restroom issues
- Bad performance reviews that are unwarranted
- Physical requirements, particularly for police officers and firefighters
As of June 2020, you are protected against transgender discrimination under both state and federal regulations. You may also be protected under local laws. To start, New York’s Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act (SONDA) and the state’s human rights code collectively prohibit discrimination based on gender identity.
Additionally, in June of 2020 (Bostock v. Clayton County), the Supreme Court of the United States clarified that transgender discrimination is inherently a form of sex-based discrimination—meaning it is barred by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Finally, municipalities, including New York City, provide additional, stronger protections to transgender people.
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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.
Transgender Harassment in the Workplace: What You Should Know
Some people incorrectly assume that they are prevented from bringing a discrimination claim simply because they have not been fired or demoted. This is a misconception. State and federal regulations protect employees from harassment in the workplace. As defined by the EEOC, harassment occurs when a person has been made to feel unsafe or unwelcome because of severe or pervasive mistreatment based on a protected characteristic. The requirements for establishing a claim of harassment, or hostile work environment, are even less stringent if you work in Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, or Staten Island.
Harassment of transgender workers can be quite severe, but you do not need to battle it alone. You have the right to work in an environment that is free of harassment. Our attorneys will take action to ensure that your right to a harassment-free workplace is respected. We will take forceful action to protect your rights. If you were a victim of harassment in the workplace based on your gender identity, our New York LGBTQ employment rights lawyers are standing by, ready to help.
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 (Co-Counsel)
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Green v. City of New York 2010 U.S. Dist.
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Norton v. Town of Islip UFSD, 011 U.S. Dist
Call Our Transgender Discrimination and Harassment Lawyers in Queens and Long Island Today
At Ricotta & Marks, P.C., our New York workplace discrimination lawyers have the skills and experience to represent transgender and gender-non conforming employees. We will protect your rights.
If you have been harassed, passed over for a promotion or fired because you are transgender, contact our legal team Ricotta & Marks, P.C. Call (716) 301-2704 to speak to one of our attorneys. From our offices in Queens and Long Island City, we serve clients throughout New York State.
